Yankees Injury Report: Key Players Progressing Towards Returns

As of August 23, 2024, the New York Yankees continue to manage a string of injuries that have impacted several key players throughout the season. Below is an update on the latest injury news and estimated return timelines for these players:

Luis Gil (Starting Pitcher)

• Injury: Lower back sprain
• Estimated Return: Early September
• Summary: Gil exited the August 20 game against the Cleveland Guardians after feeling discomfort in his back. The injury is considered mild, and he is expected to throw during his time on the injured list. His return is anticipated around September 6, potentially after facing live batters in a rehab assignment.

Anthony Rizzo (First Baseman)

• Injury: Right forearm fracture
• Estimated Return: Early September
• Summary: Rizzo, injured during a collision at Fenway Park on June 16, has resumed light swinging and participated in live batting practice. He is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment on August 24 at Class AA Somerset, initially serving as a designated hitter.

Jon Berti (Infielder)

• Injury: Left calf strain
• Estimated Return: Late August/Early September
• Summary: Berti, sidelined since May 24 with a high-grade calf strain, is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on August 23. He had previously suffered a setback during his initial recovery but is now progressing well.

Nick Burdi (Relief Pitcher)

• Injury: Right hip inflammation
• Estimated Return: Currently pitching at Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Summary: Burdi’s hip inflammation resurfaced in May, leading to a stint on the 60-day IL. After returning from a minor league rehab assignment, he has been optioned to Triple-A and is working his way back to the majors.

Scott Effross (Relief Pitcher)

• Injury: Recovery from back surgery
• Estimated Return: Currently pitching at Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Summary: Effross, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and a subsequent back procedure, began a minor league rehab assignment in June. He was optioned to Triple-A in July and is on the cusp of rejoining the Yankees.

Lou Trivino (Relief Pitcher)

• Injury: Reconstructive right elbow surgery rehab
• Estimated Return: September
• Summary: Trivino started a minor league rehab assignment on August 14 and is expected to return in September after recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Third Baseman)

• Injury: Left elbow sprain
• Estimated Return: Activated on August 23
• Summary: Chisholm sustained a UCL sprain in his non-throwing elbow during an August 12 game. He has made significant progress, and manager Aaron Boone has confirmed his imminent return to the lineup.

Clarke Schmidt (Starting Pitcher)

• Injury: Right lat strain
• Estimated Return: Early September
• Summary: Schmidt is set to begin a rehab assignment on August 23. The right-hander is expected to rejoin the Yankees’ rotation in early September.

Ian Hamilton (Right-handed Reliever)

• Injury: Strained right lat
• Estimated Return: Late August/Early September
• Summary: Hamilton, after conducting a simulated live BP session, will start a minor league rehab assignment on August 24. He is on track for a late August or early September return.

JT Brubaker (Starting Pitcher)

• Injury: Recovery from reconstructive right elbow surgery
• Estimated Return: September
• Summary: Brubaker, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2023, is targeting a September return. He began a minor league rehab assignment in June but was temporarily shut down due to an oblique issue.

Cody Poteet (Right-handed Pitcher)

• Injury: Strained right triceps
• Estimated Return: Late August/Early September
• Summary: Poteet is on a similar timetable as Schmidt, having thrown live BP sessions earlier this month. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Jonathan Loaisiga (Right-handed Reliever)

• Injury: Right flexor strain
• Estimated Return: 2025
• Summary: Loaisiga underwent internal brace elbow surgery in April and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. His recovery is expected to take 10-12 months.

Everson Pereira (Outfielder)

• Injury: UCL tear, right elbow
• Estimated Return: 2025
• Summary: Pereira had a second elbow surgery in June and will not return this season. He had been highly productive at the minor league level before his injury.

The Yankees continue to monitor these injuries closely as they work to get their roster back to full strength for the final stretch of the season. Stay tuned for further updates on their progress.