Fernando Cruz
Season: 2025
2025 Season Stats
ERA
4.31
W-L
2-4
IP
41.8
SO
73
WHIP
0.00
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NYY •
3 months ago
Cruz goes into the spot previously occupied by Yerry De Los Santos. He had a 3.00 ERA, two saves and nine holds in 32 appearances before suffering a strained oblique at the end of June, but he’ll have to work his way back up the depth chart to get into high leverage situations in a crowded Yankees pen.
NYY •
3 months ago
Cruz’s return should provide a lift to New York’s high-leverage mix since he posted a solid 3.00 ERA and 54/14 K/BB ratio across 33 innings before hitting the injured list in late June with a high-grade left oblique strain.
Source: Jorge Castillo
NYY •
3 months ago
Cruz gave up a couple of hits and walked one while throwing 21 pitches. He’s due at least a couple of more minor league appearances before returning from the oblique strain that’s sidelined him since the end of June.
NYY •
5 months ago
Not great. Cruz is facing a lengthy absence and there’s a strong possibility he’s on the shelf until the late stages of the regular season. The 35-year-old veteran has been an essential high-leverage option this season for New York with a solid 3.00 ERA and 54/14 K/BB ratio across 33 innings.
NYY •
5 months ago
Cruz heads back to the injured list for the second time this season after missing time last month with a shoulder ailment. The 35-year-old veteran has been a key component of New York’s relief mix this season with a strong 3.00 ERA and 54/14 K/BB ratio across 33 innings. Oblique issues can be tricky matters, especially for pitchers, so there’s a chance he isn’t back until after the All-Star break in a couple weeks.
NYY •
6 months ago
Cruz is expected to return from the injured list next week when he’s first eligible to be activated. He told reporters after the session that he felt “no pain and no discomfort.” The 35-year-old veteran reliever hit the shelf last week with shoulder inflammation.
Source: Erik Boland
NYY •
7 months ago
Cruz filled in for his second save with the Yankees bullpen heavily overworked in previous games Sunday. The 35-year-old reliever walked three batters and struck out just one. Still, Cruz has been excellent so far this season with a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 12 innings. Cruz isn’t a factor in fantasy with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver ahead of him in the Yankees bullpen pecking order, but he’s been a crucial piece of New York’s bullpen puzzle so far.
NYY •
7 months ago
Devin Williams worked in back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday, so the Yankees gave their stopper a break. He did put the tying run on base, but he was able to keep Kansas City off the board and pick up his first save of the season. It wouldn’t be a huge shock if it was his last.