Impact The right-hander has issued five walks in the early going, but he has also racked up 12 strikeouts across 7.2 frames. That's a surprisingly high number given the fact that Cessa has never averaged a strikeout per inning in any of his five previous big-league seasons. He is primarily used in middle innings, so Cessa isn't a fantasy target despite his strong performance thus far.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stanton-ian grand slam in bleachers leads Yanks over O's 7-0 Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam over the visitors' bullpen that landed in the left-bleachers 471 feet from home plate, leading the New York Yankees to a 7-0 win and sending the...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flailing in spring action Cessa has served up three home runs across 7.1 spring innings, and he has posted a 7.36 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB.

Impact Cessa's K:BB ratio is promising, but he'll need to keep the ball in the park to have a successful season. The right-hander has had issues with the long ball in the past -- he registered a HR/9 of 1.56 or higher three times between 2016 and 2019 before improving to a 0.83 HR/9 last season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cessa agrees to $1 million, 1-year deal with Yankees NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Luis Cessa and the New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1 million, one-year contr...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cessa agrees to $1 million, 1-year deal with Yankees Right-hander Luis Cessa and the New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1 million,...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cessa agrees to $1 million, 1-year deal with Yankees Right-hander Luis Cessa and the New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1,05 million, one-year contract before the deadline to offer 2021 contracts to u...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes to terms with Yankees Cessa agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Yankees on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact The 28-year-old reliever logged a career-best 3.32 ERA along with a 1.25 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 21.2 innings (16 appearances) last season. He should continue to work in low-to-mid-leverage situations in 2021.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Voit's 6 RBIs, Cole's gem help Yankees sweep DH vs Orioles Luke Voit hit a pair of three-run home runs, Masahiro Tanaka and two relievers combined for a four-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 to complete a dou...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green, Ottavino waste lead, hit hard as Jays top Yanks 12-7 Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 and send...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees reliever Heller ejected for plunking Rays' Renfroe Yankees reliever Ben Heller was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against Tampa Bay for hitting Hunter Renfroe in the leg with a pitch, the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Cessa earned the save in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, retiring the only batter he faced via strikeout.

Impact After the Yankees took a four-run lead on a grand slam by Gary Sanchez in the top of the eighth inning, Jonathan Holder allowed a run in the bottom of the frame. When the Mets subsequently loaded the bases, the Yankees summoned Cessa to get the final out. He worked a 3-2 count to Wilson Ramos before striking the pinch hitter out. The save was the fourth of Cessa's career and first this season. He isn't likely to get many additional chances given the presence of Aroldis Chapman on the roster.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crossto...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets' Smith follows plea with HR; Rosario gets road walkoff Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the c...

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' LeMahieu, Cessa test positive for coronavirus Two Yankees, second baseman DJ LeMahieu and righty reliever Luis Cessa, have tested positive for COVID-19, Aaron Boone said Saturday. The th...

JULY 4, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu and Luis Cessa test positive for COVID-19 DJ LeMahieu and Luis Cessa of the Yankees have tested positive for COVID. Independence Day was overly eventful for the New York Yankees. In...

JULY 4, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu, Luis Cessa test positive for COVID-19 Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu and right-hander Luis Cessa have both tested positive for the coronavirus, manager Aaron Boone told repor...

JULY 4, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Yankees Pitcher Luis Cessa Was a Little Late to the Whole 'When and Where' Thing There's no counting how many MLB players have taken to social media across the last two months to express their exasperation with the effect...

JUNE 20, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Rehabbing Sabathia to open season serving suspension Rehabbing Sabathia to open season serving suspension

MARCH 23, 2019

Yankees put Kahnle on 10-day DL, recall Cessa NEW YORK (AP) Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with right shoulder tendinitis.

APRIL 18, 2018

Rain could halt Cessa's start for Yankees against Tigers (Apr 14, 2018) Luis Cessa could fill in for New York Yankees veteran starter C.C. Sabathia on Saturday if the weather cooperates.

APRIL 14, 2018

Yankees Rookie Luis Cessa's Home Run Problem a Real Concern Keeping the ball in the park has been a challenge for New York Yankees rookie starting pitcher Luis Cessa through his first six major league...

JUNE 30, 2017

Yankees: Five Biggest Questions Surrounding The 2017 Team With pitchers and catchers just five weeks away from reporting to spring training, fans of the New York Yankees have plenty ofreasons for o...

JUNE 30, 2017

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