Yankees Call Up Ace Winans as Injuries Mount in Tough Season

Casselberry, USA - The New York Yankees have made headlines as they navigate through a challenging season, particularly regarding their pitching lineup. With injuries piling up, the team has been forced to make strategic decisions to stay competitive in the AL East. Recently, the Yankees placed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. This follows Yarbrough’s struggles with soreness in his last two starts, where he managed to rack up a 3.90 ERA over 16 appearances this season, allowing 10 home runs in 55 1/3 innings. It’s a blow for the team that is already managing an extensive injury list.

In a bold move to secure their rotation, the Yankees have called up Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start against the Cincinnati Reds. Winans, 29, boasts an impressive record of 7-0 with an outstanding 0.90 ERA in 11 appearances during his minor league stint, which has included 59 strikeouts in just 50 innings. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has expressed hope that Winans will maintain his strong performance on the big stage, marking him as the eighth starter for the team this season—equaling last year’s count of starters used.

Injury Bug Bites the Yankees

The injury situation in the Yankees‘ camp is far from ideal. Ryan Yarbrough’s addition to the injured list joins a long list of pitchers who are sidelined. Notably, Gerrit Cole is out for the season following Tommy John surgery, while Luis Gil is facing a lengthy recovery from a lat strain. Marcus Stroman is also in the mix, dealing with left knee inflammation but is expected to return next week if everything goes well in his upcoming minor-league rehab start.

• Ryan Yarbrough: Placed on 15-day IL due to a right oblique strain (June 20).
• Marcus Stroman: Left knee inflammation; expected to return after a successful minor league start on June 24.
• Gerrit Cole: Out for the season after Tommy John surgery.
• Yerry De Los Santos: Right elbow discomfort; likely return in July.
• Oswaldo Cabrera: Left ankle fracture; anticipated return is „probably unlikely“ this season.

The Yankees currently hold a record of 45-32, sitting 2.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the tightly contested AL East race. The upcoming days will be crucial as they hope to navigate through their injury woes and maintain their competitive edge.

Upcoming Challenges

As the Yankees continue their journey, fans are eager to see how Allan Winans will perform under pressure. Winans joined the Yankees organization as a 17th-round draft pick by the New York Mets in 2018 before being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the Rule 5 draft. It remains to be seen if his minor league success can translate to the major league level, but one thing is certain: there’s a good degree of excitement surrounding his debut.

As the team presses on, they will also be hoping for quick recoveries for their injured players. With injuries already impacting their season significantly, the Yankees know that depth is key, and every contribution could be the difference in maintaining their standing in the league.

Stay tuned to follow how this thrilling season unfolds for the New York Yankees as they strive to overcome adversity and seek those coveted wins!

For more detailed information on the Yankees‘ injury updates, check out MLB.com and USA Today Sports Data.