Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays.
Cruz will return to Triple-A after appearing in two contests after having his contract selected by the Yankees on Monday. The right-hander combined to throw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out three batters in his two appearances. The move creates room on the major-league roster for the return of Gerrit Cole (elbow) from the injured list for his 2026 debut.
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Yankees' Yovanny Cruz: Contract selected
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The Yankees selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.
Cruz has earned a look from the big club after putting up a 3.00 ERA and 23:9 K:BB over 18 innings out of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bullpen. The 26-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
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Red Sox's Yovanny Cruz: Gets NRI from Boston
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The Red Sox signed Cruz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Cruz, 25, spent the 2024 season at Double-A San Antonio in the Padres organization, holding a 4.55 ERA and 35:16 K:BB over 29.2 frames. The reliever is likely to begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Worcester.
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Padres' Yovanny Cruz: Inks minors deal with San Diego
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Cruz signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Tuesday.
Cruz elected to become a free agent earlier this month after a five-year run in the Cubs' minor-league system, during which he posted a 3.46 ERA and 181 strikeouts over 163.2 innings yet never moved beyond High-A ball. The 24-year-old right-hander will enter the 2024 campaign as organizational relief depth for San Diego.
