The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against Washington, giving them a key bullpen piece back for the stretch run.

Cruz, who the Yankees acquired over the offseason via trade with Cincinnati, has been sidelined since June 27 with a left oblique strain. Before going down, he was proving to be one of the team’s most consistent options out of the bullpen, posting a 2-3 record, two saves and a 3.00 ERA with 54 strikeouts to 14 walks across 32 relief appearances (33 innings).

Although Cruz didn’t make his MLB debut until 2022 at 32 years old, the 35-year-old has been impactful throughout his four years in the majors, first with the Reds (2022-24) and now with the Yankees. He has a 4.24 career ERA with 282 strikeouts

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