Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
Hamilton had been fairly effective for the first three months of the season, but his ERA ballooned to 6.10 across 10.1 innings in July. He could contribute in the majors again in 2025, though he'll likely be limited to low leverage given New York's stacked bullpen.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Tosses two scoreless relief frames
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Hamilton allowed two hits and issued one walk while striking out two batters over two scoreless innings Monday against the Reds.
Hamilton entered in the fifth frame with runners on the corners and one out. He walked a batter and then allowed an inherited runner to score on a single but avoided further damage by inducing a double play. Hamilton yielded just one more hit before exiting in the seventh inning. The right-hander hasn't given up an earned run in any of his past five outings, a span of 6.2 frames. He's registered a 3.90 ERA and 1.23 WHIP on the season while recording two holds.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Activated from injured list
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The Yankees activated Hamilton (illness) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
An infection caused a late start to the season for Hamilton, but he's ready to rejoin the Yankees bullpen after making three rehab appearances. Hamilton should eventually work his way back into being a high-leverage reliever, but he might be eased into such situations.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Beginning assignment
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Hamilton will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
Hamilton started the season on the injured list due to an illness that put him significantly behind schedule during spring training. He's now set to continue ramping up in Triple-A games and should be able to return to the Yankees when eligible April 8.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Moved to IL
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The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a viral illness.
Hamilton's recovery from an infection put him a bit behind schedule during spring training. As a result, he'll begin the season on the IL and will likely head to the minor leagues on a rehab assignment to continue ramping up before being cleared to join the Yankees.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Bound for injured list
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Hamilton (infection) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Hamilton was able to make his spring debut Thursday when he gave up one run on three hits and recorded three strikeouts in one inning of work. However, the Yankees will place him on the injured list to start the season, which will allow the right-handed reliever to continue building up -- likely on a rehab assignment -- before joining New York's bullpen.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Nearing Grapefruit League debut
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Hamilton is close to his Grapefruit League debut after being sidelined by an infection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
It's not clear when or how the issue cropped up, but it was enough to shelve Hamilton for the first half of camp. Since he's a reliever, he could still have time to ramp up for Opening Day. Hamilton has had a tough time staying healthy but has been effective for the Yankees when on the bump, sporting a 3.10 ERA and 110:40 K:BB over 95.2 regular-season innings across two campaigns.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Moves past calf injury
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Hamilton (calf) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
The right-hander faced off against Austin Wells, Aaron Judge, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger in the live session. The 29-year-old reliever didn't make any appearances after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the Yankees' loss to the Guardians in the ALDS last fall, but his ability to face hitters early on during spring training suggests he's fully healthy.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Removed from ALCS roster
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Hamilton (calf) has been removed from the Yankees' ALCS roster, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Hamilton injured his left calf Thursday in Game 3 of the ALCS and will now be ineligible to return for the remainder of the playoffs. Mark Leiter will take Hamilton's spot on the Yankees' roster.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Diagnosed with calf injury
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Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with left calf tightness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Hamilton suffered the injury while stretching for the first base bag in the sixth inning. He threw one warmup pitch but quickly exited after sailing it to the backstop. The severity of the issue remains unclear.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Back from injured list
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The Yankees reinstated Hamilton (lat) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.
A right lat strain has kept Hamilton sidelined since mid-June, but he'll now return to New York's bullpen after throwing four scoreless innings during a rehab assignment, striking out six batters and walking none. The 29-year-old righty posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 29.2 big-league frames before getting injured and will likely be used in middle relief as he adjusts to facing major-league hitters again. With Clarke Schmidt (lat) also returning from the 60-day IL, both Phil Bickford and Nick Burdi were DFA'd in corresponding moves.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Yankees transferred Hamilton (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Duke Ellis. Hamilton's timetable remains unaffected, as he's already missed more than 60 days with a right lat strain. The reliever began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset over the weekend, striking out the side in a perfect inning in his lone appearance. He could be back from the IL when rosters expand Sunday, if not sooner.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Will face hitters this week
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Hamilton (lat) is scheduled to toss a live bullpen session this week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Hamilton has recently been upping the intensity of his bullpen sessions, and because he's cleared that hurdle without any setbacks, he's now ready to face live hitters. The right-hander could subsequently move on to a minor-league rehab assignment and may be back in the big-league bullpen by the end of the month. Hamilton had been struggling prior to landing on the injured list, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over four innings spanning his previous four appearances.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: To throw live batting practice soon
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Hamilton (lat) is expected to be cleared to throw live batting practice soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Hamilton has been shelved since mid-June with a right lat strain but is almost ready to take the next step in his recovery. There's no timetable for the reliever's return yet, but he wouldn't appear far off from a rehab assignment if all goes well.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Begins throwing program
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Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (lat) has begun a throwing program, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Hamilton was slated to be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks after a mid-grade lat strain sent him to the injured list June 18, so he seems to still be right on schedule in his rehab process. The Yankees have yet to set a target return date for the 29-year-old, but a timeline may emerge once he's thrown a few bullpen sessions.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Could return Sunday
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that he expects Hamilton (illness) to be back for Sunday's series finale against the Padres, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Hamilton was placed on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list Monday, and the right-hander appears to have recovered from the illness. Over 19 appearances this season, Hamilton has a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and six holds across 22.2 innings.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Returning to mound
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Hamilton (groin) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.
Hamilton last pitched Aug. 30 and is returning almost immediately upon being eligible. He's maintained an impressive 2.24 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 64:23 K:BB across 52.1 frames.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Out with groin strain
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Hamilton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right groin strain.
Hamilton presumably suffered the injury during his most recent appearance Thursday in Detroit, when he picked up a three-inning save with a scoreless appearance. The right-hander might not be able to return this season depending on the severity of the strain.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Serving as opener Friday
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Hamilton is serving as the Yankees' opener Friday at Miami.
Randy Vasquez is expected to operate as the bulk reliever behind Hamilton. This is the third opener assignment of the season for the 28-year-old right-hander, who has pitched to an overall 1.63 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB through 38.2 innings with New York.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Tosses scoreless frame in return
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Hamilton allowed one hit in a scoreless inning against Oakland on Thursday.
Manager Aaron Boone elected to have Hamilton see action on the day he was activated from the 15-day IL following a groin injury. The righty reliever yielded a single but nothing more in his 10-pitch inning. Hamilton is in the midst of a career-best campaign in his first season with the Yankees, posting a 1.17 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB over 23 innings while collecting a win, a save and a hold.
