Yovanny Cruz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to Rochester The Nationals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Cruz was part of the trade package that came back to Washington from the Yankees in the Luis Garcia deal earlier this month. In six appearances out of the Nationals' bullpen, Cruz allowed five runs on nine hits and five walks with four strikeouts across four innings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, takes first loss Cruz (0-1) blew a save and took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with one strikeout while recording one out in the ninth inning.

Impact With Clayton Beeter used against the heart of the Mets' order in the eighth inning, Cruz got the ball with a one-run lead in the ninth. He allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base before ultimately surrendering a walkoff single to Francisco Lindor. It's been a rough go for the 26-year-old, as he's yielded five earned runs and blown two saves in five appearances with his new club. On the year, he owns a 6.48 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 10:6 K across just 8.1 innings with the Yankees and Nationals.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lindor's RBI single sparks a ninth-inning comeback as the Mets walk off the Nationals 5-4

Francisco Lindor’s RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs' Alex Bregman continues second-half surge with first career 3-homer game

Alex Bregman has hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Alex Bregman's first career 3-homer game helps Cubs rout Nationals 12-6

Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Nabs first hold Cruz walked one and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Friday to record his first career hold in Friday's win over the Reds.

Impact Acquired from the Yankees in the Luis Garcia deal at the trade deadline, Cruz has quickly slid into a high-leverage role in the Nationals' bullpen. The right-hander topped out at 102 mph with his fastball but leaned heavily on his slider, which he used to fan Matt McLain and coax an inning-ending double play from Sal Stewart. Washington has been looking for a power arm to anchor the back of its bullpen all year, so Cruz should get a long look as a late-inning option. Through his first 6.2 big-league innings between the Yankees and Nats, he sports a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lile and Ford homer to give the Nationals all their runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds

Daylen Lile and Harry Ford homered for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 for just their second win in the last 10 games

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Nats receive Bird, pitching prospect depth by sending García to Yankees ATLANTA -- Looking for pitching depth for this season and beyond, the Nationals flipped one of their hottest hitters to acquire a haul of fo...

AUGUST 2 • MLB.COM

Pros and Cons of Yankees Trading for Luis Garcia Jr. The New York Yankees added their first impact bat of the trade deadline on Sunday, dealing a slew of pitchers in Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, J...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Nationals slugger Luis García Jr. says he is 'both sad and happy' for trade to Yankees

Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. says he has mixed feelings about being traded to the New York Yankees

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Yanks to land infielder García from Nationals for 4 pitchers (source) The Yankees are acquiring infielder Luis García Jr. from the Nationals for four pitchers, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. In return,...

AUGUST 2 • MLB.COM

Dealt to Washington Cruz along with three minor-league pitchers were traded to the Nationals in exchange for Luis Garcia on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cruz will head to Washington after he posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with six strikeouts over 5.1 innings in four appearances with the Yankees this season. The right-hander will likely slot right into the Nationals' major-league bullpen upon his arrival with the organization.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal to Dodgers, García to Yankees as MLB teams make additions before trade deadline

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is on the move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the two-time defending champions even more talent on a loaded roster

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Pete Crow-Armstrong's go-ahead triple lifts Cubs to 5-2 win over Yankees

Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning triple and scored twice as the Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Promoted to big-league club The Yankees recalled Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact Cruz is back for his third stint with the big club so far this season. During his previous two call-ups, the right hander made three total appearances covering 4.1 innings and pitched well, allowing no runs on one hit and a 6:0 K:BB. Cruz will take the roster and bullpen spots previously occupied by Camilo Doval, who was trade to Pittsburgh on Saturday.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Give Insight Into Yovanny Cruz's Future Yovanny Cruz being optioned to Triple-A was a head-scratcher. Even coming off of a night where the New York Yankees generated 20 swings-and-...

JULY 4 • SI.COM

Optioned to SWB The Yankees optioned Cruz to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Impact Cruz struck out three batters over two scoreless innings Tuesday, giving him six punchouts through 4.1 shutout frames to begin his MLB career. He'll lose his place in New York's bullpen in preparation for David Bednar's return from the paternity list, but Cruz's strong showings with the big club will likely buy him more opportunities in the Bronx later this summer.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Prospect Is the Next Promotion Candidate After Yovanny Cruz's Call-Up The Yankees' bullpen has seen some moving parts since Monday's series-opening loss. After falling 7-3 to the Tigers in the Bronx, the Yankee...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Back in big-league bullpen The Yankees recalled Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Yerry De Los Santos was previously optioned in a corresponding roster move. Cruz impressed in an earlier stint with the big club, logging 2.1 scoreless frames with a 3:0 K:BB. The 26-year-old boasts a 3.18 ERA and 37:13 K:BB across 28.1 innings this season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Volpe to start practicing at second base after José Caballero returns to shortstop

Anthony Volpe will start working out at second base for the New York Yankees

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Headed back to Triple-A Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Cruz will return to Triple-A after appearing in two contests, including Thursday's series finale with Toronto, after having his contract selected by the Yankees on Monday. The right-hander combined to throw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out three batters in those appearances. The move creates room on the major-league roster for the return of Gerrit Cole (elbow) ahead of his 2026 with New York on Friday.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Yovanny Cruz catches eyes in MLB debut | Sporting News Cruz showed off some impressive stuff.

MAY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Contract selected The Yankees selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Impact Cruz has earned a look from the big club after putting up a 3.00 ERA and 23:9 K:BB over 18 innings out of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bullpen. The 26-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI from Boston The Red Sox signed Cruz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Cruz, 25, spent the 2024 season at Double-A San Antonio in the Padres organization, holding a 4.55 ERA and 35:16 K:BB over 29.2 frames. The reliever is likely to begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Worcester.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Lindor's RBI single sparks a ninth-inning comeback as the Mets walk off the Nationals 5-4

Cubs' Alex Bregman continues second-half surge with first career 3-homer game

Alex Bregman's first career 3-homer game helps Cubs rout Nationals 12-6

Lile and Ford homer to give the Nationals all their runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds

Nationals slugger Luis García Jr. says he is 'both sad and happy' for trade to Yankees

Skubal to Dodgers, García to Yankees as MLB teams make additions before trade deadline

Pete Crow-Armstrong's go-ahead triple lifts Cubs to 5-2 win over Yankees

Anthony Volpe to start practicing at second base after José Caballero returns to shortstop