The New York Yankees place pitcher Fernando Cruz on the injured list, a move that effectively ends his long-shot chances to pitch again this season.
Both outlets frame the decision as a setback for the Yankees’ late-season and playoff hopes, with Cruz’s availability now ruled out by the IL designation. The reporting emphasizes that the move removes any realistic path for him to appear before the end of the season.
While the available excerpts do not specify the injury type or IL length, the shared takeaway is consistent across the sources: Cruz’s status changes from remote postseason possibility to no longer expected to pitch this year.
