The New York Yankees ‘ bullpen has been trending upward, but Thursday’s injury news delivered a heavy blow to their plans.

Jonathan Loaisiga , once considered one of their most dependable relievers, has been ruled out for the remainder of 2025.

The 30-year-old suffered a flexor strain, ending a season that already felt like a steep disappointment for the Yankees.

Signed to a one-year, $5 million deal with a 2026 club option, Loaisiga never quite lived up to expectations.

A season of struggles

Across 29.2 innings, Loaisiga posted a 4.25 ERA, a mark far removed from his usual high-leverage dominance.

He did manage to generate plenty of chases and limit hard contact, but his command wavered badly at times.

The glaring issue was the long ball, as Loaisiga allowed 2.12 home runs per nine

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