The New York Yankees want to move on from the bad things that have been happening in recent weeks, but that’s almost impossible, especially after Aaron Boone confirmed that Jonathan Loáisiga will not be with the team for the rest of the season.
Boone reported that Loáisiga will miss the remainder of the season due to a flexor strain, which once again limits him and takes him out of the Yankees’ plans for the rest of the regular season and a potential playoff run.
The reliever has not pitched in the playoffs with the Bombers since 2022. This year, Loáisiga pitched in only 30 games, which is at least more than last year when he was able to help the Yankees in just three games. In the last three years, he has pitched a total of 50.4 innings for the team.
Will Loáisiga Need Surgery for His Flexor Strain?
This is the good news: Loáisiga will not need surgery to repair his flexor strain, according to Boone’s report. Since he won’t have to go under the knife, his recovery could be faster, making him available for next season’s Opening Day.
The Yankees aren’t completely limited in the bullpen. They’ve recently seen good performance from some of their relievers. Boone gave a lengthy statement about Devin Williams, who recently had a good outing against the White Sox and has improved significantly over his last eight games.
The team’s options are still on the table. While it may not be the best bullpen, the loss of Loáisiga is not the end of the world for them. He is a good pitcher, but last year he was also out, and the Yankees were able to reach the playoffs and the World Series without major problems on the mound.