Yankees targeting May return for elite bullpen arm

MLB: New York Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks, jonathan loaisigaThe Yankees are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of one of their most electric bullpen arms, Jonathan Loaisiga, targeting a comeback in May or early June. The 30-year-old has dealt with a brutal run of injuries, but when he’s on the mound, he’s a difference-maker.

The Yankees extended Jonathan on a one-year $5 million deal that includes a 2026 club option.

Loaisiga’s Elite Ceiling

It wasn’t long ago that Loaisiga looked like the Yankees’ next elite reliever. Back in 2021, he posted a dominant 2.17 ERA over 70.2 innings, generating a ridiculous 60.9% ground-ball rate. He kept home runs to an absolute minimum, allowing…