The New York Yankees‘ regular season has not been their most successful to date. However, under the leadership of Aaron Judge, the team has demonstrated resilience and a determined drive to claim a World Series title this year. As the regular season approaches its halfway point, there are updates concerning two key players and their injuries.
Following a significant victory over the Kansas City Royals, the Yankees are approaching upcoming games with a focus on winning, aiming to maintain their lead in the AL East standings. Although the playoffs are still in the distance, Judge and his teammates are striving to secure as many victories as possible, sustaining their hopes of reaching the World Series come October.
In the meantime, the team has released updates on the injuries of two key players: right-handed pitchers Marcus Stroman and Jake Cousins. Their presence significantly impacts the dynamic of the team, and with right-hander Luke Weaver making strides in his recovery, head coach Aaron Boone has reason to be optimistic based on the recent announcements made via the Yankees’ official social media channels.
“Today, RHP Marcus Stroman begins a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. Additionally, the Yankees have reinstated RHP Jake Cousins from his rehab assignment,” read a post on the Yankees’ official X account. This announcement has rekindled fans’ hopes of seeing these two pitchers return to action soon after their challenging injuries.
Yankees’ IL woes: Key players remain sidelined
The Yankees have faced significant challenges this season with key roster setbacks, most notably the injuries to star pitcher Gerrit Cole and slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Cole suffered an elbow ligament tear prior to the opening game of the regular season, while Stanton’s epicondylitis has prevented him from playing in 2025. These injuries are just a part of a larger trend for the team, as several other players have joined them on the injured list this year.
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Here is the current list of Yankees players on the IL, as per the MLB‘s website:
- INF Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- Injury: Neck tightness
- DH Giancarlo Stanton
- Injury: Epicondylitis of both elbows
- RHP Marcus Stroman
- Injury: Left knee inflammation
- RHP Jake Cousins
- Injury: Right forearm strain
- RHP Luke Weaver
- Injury: Left hamstring strain
- RHP Luis Gil
- Injury: Right lat strain
- 3B Oswaldo Cabrera
- Injury: Left ankle fracture
- RHP JT Brubaker
- Injury: Fractured ribs
- RHP Gerrit Cole
- Injury: Right elbow ligament tear
- RHP Chase Hampton
- Injury: Tommy John surgery
Potential returns on the horizon
Despite the heavy toll of injuries, there is some optimism within the Yankees camp as several players on the list are embarking on rehab assignments. Among them, Jake Cousins, Giancarlo Stanton, and Marcus Stroman are all making strides toward recovery. According to MLB sources, these players could potentially return to action this month, depending on the progress of their rehabilitation programs.
