Jonathan Loáisiga joins the Yankees’ laundry list of injured players as he deals with right elbow inflammation, being placed on the 15-Day IL and potentially out for the remainder of the season. The Yankees recalled longtime farmhand Zach McAllister who joined the Yankees after leaving the Diamondbacks’ organization, posting a 1.62 ERA and 33.3% K% in 16.2 IP as a reliever and opener. For the Yankees, it’s another devastating blow in their bullpen, as they recently placed Kenyan Middleton on the IL alongside Albert Abreu and Ian Hamilton in September, and their depth is growing thinner.
They recently optioned Ron Marinaccio and Matt Krook after the struggles on the mound at the Major League level, so they turn to a veteran arm who they believe can eat innings as well.