Overview
- The Yankees confirmed Triple‑A righty Carlos Lagrange has a capsular sprain in his right shoulder and will not throw for six weeks, and sources say starter Carlos Rodón is on the injured list with elbow inflammation though his UCL is intact.
- The injuries have arrived during a steep slump, with New York dropping nine of 10 games after a 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins that featured Joe Ryan’s seven scoreless innings and limited offensive production from the Yankees.
- Starting staff problems have produced short outings and spot plans, exemplified by Ryan Weathers lasting only four-plus innings on Sunday and the club relying on spot starters and callups to fill turns.
- Late‑inning and matchup issues have compounded the trouble, with manager Aaron Boone noting Camilo Doval’s recent struggles against left‑handed hitters and the bullpen producing key runs against the team.
- With the All‑Star break approaching and three Yankees named to the All‑Star Game, front‑office attention is turning to the trade market where the club is expected to prioritize relievers and potentially a veteran starter to stabilize the roster.