Yankees Pitcher Yerry De Los Santos Placed on IL with Elbow Discomfort; Jayvien Sandridge Called Up

The Yankees' bullpen has undergone a shuffle as they navigate injuries and seek to optimize their pitching staff. Yerry de los Santos's injury creates an opportunity for Jayvien Sandridge, a left-handed pitcher with a high strikeout rate in the minors, to prove himself at the major league level.

De los Santos, 27, had been a reliable arm for the Yankees this season, posting a 1.80 ERA over 20 innings. However, concerns arose after his recent appearance against the Los Angeles Angels, where he allowed a hit and a walk while recording only one out. The elbow discomfort led to his placement on the IL.

Sandridge, 26, brings a different profile to the Yankees' bullpen. While he has struggled with control at times, his ability to generate strikeouts could be valuable. He has a 3.00 ERA across 12 innings in the minors this season, with an impressive 39.2% strikeout rate. FanGraphs previously ranked him among the top prospects in the Padres' system, highlighting his fastball velocity in the upper 90s.

The move also impacts Oswaldo Cabrera, who is transferred to the 60-day IL as he recovers from ankle surgery. This move was anticipated, as Cabrera is expected to miss a significant portion of the season.

He was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort.

Jayvien Sandridge, a left-handed pitcher, was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Sandridge has spent several years in the minor leagues with multiple organizations, including the Orioles, Reds, and Padres. He is known for his high strikeout rate but has also struggled with control at times.

Oswaldo Cabrera was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from a fractured left ankle.

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