Headrick (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
A bruised forearm has kept Headrick on the injured list since mid-August, but he's now been cleared to begin playing in minor-league games in preparation for his return to the Bronx. The 27-year-old sports a 3.13 ERA and 1.04 WHIP through 23 innings with the Yankees this year and should claim a middle-relief role in their bullpen once healthy.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Lands on injured list
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The Yankees placed Headrick on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a left forearm contusion.
It's unclear when Headrick sustained the injury, as he hasn't pitched since last Wednesday against the Twins. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 31, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that point.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Promoted Sunday
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The Yankees recalled Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
The left-hander spent most of July on the injured list at Triple-A, but he was reinstated last week and is now getting another look with the Yankees. Headrick has made 11 appearances in the majors this season and has a 4.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 13.1 innings.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Comes off minor-league IL
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Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre activated Headrick (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Saturday.
Headrick landed on the minor-league IL on June 26, but he's now healthy enough to pitch again. The lefty reliever got into 11 games with the Yankees earlier in the campaign, posting a 4.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Lands on minor-league IL
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Headrick (undisclosed) was placed on Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 7-day injured list Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
It's not yet clear what type of injury Headrick is nursing, but he'll be out of action for at least the next seven days. The lefty reliever was sent from the big club to Triple-A on June 12 after posting a 4.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings with the Yankees. Headrick has recorded a 4.40 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 14.1 frames with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on the campaign.
The Yankees recalled Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
Headrick has given up four earned runs in 9.2 innings with an 8:4 K:BB during his time in Triple-A this season. With Ryan Yarbrough needed in the rotation, Headrick will give manager Aaron Boone a second lefty in the bullpen.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Returning to majors
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The Yankees plan to recall Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
Since being sent down to Triple-A in early April, Headrick has given up four earned runs in 9.2 innings while striking out eight batters and walking four. He'll now return to the Bronx to give the Yankees a fresh bullpen arm and possibly replace Fernando Cruz, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury for a few days.
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Yankees' Brent Headrick: Headed to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Sunday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Pirates.
Headrick will head to Triple-A after pitching 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out nine batters over four appearances out of the bullpen with New York so far this season. The transaction makes room for Adam Ottavino on the 26-man roster after Ottavino was re-signed by the team Sunday night.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Back in minors
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The Twins optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Headrick logged one appearance during his four-day stint in the big leagues, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out five batters over three innings. He'll now be sent back across the Mississippi River in favor of Jorge Alcala, who was recalled from Triple-A.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Through 18 innings at Triple-A, Headrick owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP alongside a 23:6 K:BB. He'll be called upon to give the Twins a fresh bullpen arm while presumably serving in middle relief, replacing Ronny Henriquez.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Suffers forearm strain
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Headrick was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul on Monday with a forearm strain, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
The left-hander presumably suffered the injury during his start against Nashville on Saturday, when he struck out seven across five scoreless innings. Headrick doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but the fact it's an forearm injury likely means he'll be out beyond the 7-day minimum.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Heads to minor-league camp
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The Twins optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Headrick was in the running for one of the Twins' final bullpen spots but ultimately came up short. The left-hander posted a 2.84 ERA and 3:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings this spring. He split time between the rotation and bullpen at St. Paul last season and could be used as a swingman again in 2024.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The lefty reliever is giving up his roster spot to Bailey Ober, who will make a spot start Friday versus the White Sox. Headrick has struck out 30 over 25.2 frames for the Twins this season but has also posted a 6.31 ERA.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Headrick will add depth to Minnesota's bullpen as rosters expand to 28 players. The 25-year-old southpaw holds a 6.20 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 20.1 innings in the majors this season and will presumably work a lower-leverage, multi-inning role down the stretch.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Headrick threw 67 pitches over 3.1 relief innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies, so he'll be sent out in favor a fresh bullpen arm. The Twins will announce Headrick's replacement Saturday.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Rejoins big club
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Headrick was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Headrick has spent the past month at Triple-A but will rejoin the major-league roster for Sunday's series finale versus Arizona. The left-hander has a 5.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 15 innings for Minnesota this season.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Minnesota optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Jorge Lopez (mental health) has been activated off the injured list in a corresponding roster move. Headrick, 25, holds a 5.40 ERA and 18:7 K:BB in 15 innings of relief this year at the big-league level.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Thursday.
Headrick was needed for five innings of relief Wednesday, so Minnesota opted to send him down since he won't be available for a few days. The club has yet to announce a corresponding roster move.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
After a solid spring camp, Headrick now reaches Triple-A for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old southpaw split time between High-A and Double-A ball last season, recording a 4.81 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 43 innings with Double-A Wichita.
