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2026 Pitching

STATS W
Wins
L
Losses
ERA
Earned Run Average
SO
Strikeouts
BB
Base on Balls (Walk)
WHIP
Walks and Hits Allowed Per Inning
Regular Season 0 0 2.35 9 4 1.30

Top Yovanny Cruz News

  • Nationals' Yovanny Cruz: Nabs first hold

    Cruz walked one and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Friday to record his first career hold in Friday's win over the Reds.

    Acquired from the Yankees in the Luis Garcia deal at the trade deadline, Cruz has quickly slid into a high-leverage role in the Nationals' bullpen. The right-hander topped out at 102 mph with his fastball but leaned heavily on his slider, which he used to fan Matt McLain and coax an inning-ending double play from Sal Stewart. Washington has been looking for a power arm to anchor the back of its bullpen all year, so Cruz should get a long look as a late-inning option. Through his first 6.2 big-league innings between the Yankees and Nats, he sports a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB.

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  • Nationals' Yovanny Cruz: Dealt to Washington

    Cruz and three minor-league pitchers were traded to the Nationals from the Yankees in exchange for Luis Garcia on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

    Cruz will head to Washington after he posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with six strikeouts over 5.1 innings in four appearances with the Yankees this season. The right-hander will likely slot right into the Nationals' major-league bullpen upon his arrival with the organization. Minor-league pitchers Jake Bird, Ben Grable and Jack Cebert will also head to Washington in the transaction.

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  • Yankees' Yovanny Cruz: Promoted to big-league club

    The Yankees recalled Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

    Cruz is back for his third stint with the big club so far this season. During his previous two call-ups, the right hander made three total appearances covering 4.1 innings and pitched well, allowing no runs on one hit and a 6:0 K:BB. Cruz will take the roster and bullpen spots previously occupied by Camilo Doval, who was traded to Pittsburgh on Saturday.

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  • Yankees' Yovanny Cruz: Optioned to SWB

    The Yankees optioned Cruz to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

    Cruz struck out three batters over two scoreless innings Tuesday, giving him six punchouts through 4.1 shutout frames to begin his MLB career. He'll lose his place in New York's bullpen in preparation for David Bednar's return from the paternity list, but Cruz's strong showings with the big club will likely buy him more opportunities in the Bronx later this summer.

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  • Yankees' Yovanny Cruz: Back in big-league bullpen

    The Yankees recalled Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

    Yerry De Los Santos was previously optioned in a corresponding roster move. Cruz impressed in an earlier stint with the big club, logging 2.1 scoreless frames with a 3:0 K:BB. The 26-year-old boasts a 3.18 ERA and 37:13 K:BB across 28.1 innings this season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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  • Yankees' Yovanny Cruz: Headed back to Triple-A

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 180 lbs
Birthplace: San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Age: 26
Experience: R
Bats/Throws: R, R