Injuries & Moves: LeMahieu scratched after BP mishap; Jazz activated
Aug. 23: INF DJ LeMahieu scratched from lineup
LeMahieu was a late scratch from Friday’s lineup against the Rockies for what the Yankees said were “precautionary reasons.” LeMahieu sustained a facial contusion after being hit on the right side of his face with a thrown ball during batting practice. He was replaced at first base by Ben Rice.
Aug. 23: INF/OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. reinstated from 10-day IL
Chisholm was reinstated from the injured list prior to Friday’s game against the Rockies, a day after infielder Oswald Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the Yanks’ 6-0 victory over the Guardians.
Chisholm said he has experienced no pain since sustaining a sprain of his left ulnar collateral ligament on an Aug. 12 slide into home plate against the White Sox. In his first 14 games as a Yankee, Chisholm batted .316 (18-for-57) with seven homers and 11 RBIs.
“It’s no secret how well he’s played for us since he’s come over,” manager Aaron Boone said. “It was a scary situation there in Chicago initially, but he’s responded great. He’s been champing at the bit all week to get back in there.
RHP Ian Hamilton (right lat strain)
Expected return: September
Hamilton is scheduled to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Aug. 23. He faced hitters on the field at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 20, tossing two innings of live batting practice. Hamilton is recovering from a lat injury sustained on June 16. He resumed a throwing program during the week of July 7 after dealing with a more minor version of the same injury earlier in the season. (Last updated: Aug. 22)
Gil exited an Aug. 20 start against Cleveland with lower back discomfort. He was re-evaluated on Aug. 21 and placed on the 15-day injured list, though manager Aaron Boone characterized the injury as “minor.” The Yankees hope to keep Gil active with bullpen sessions and possibly live batting practice before he is activated. (Last updated: Aug. 21)
INF Jon Berti (left calf strain)
Expected return: September
Berti had been scheduled to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Aug. 23 at Portland, but it was delayed until Aug. 24 due to travel difficulties. Berti has been recovering from a left calf strain sustained on May 24, including a reaggravation during the All-Star break in July. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 12 and has received at least two platelet-rich plasma injections to speed healing. (Last updated: Aug. 23)
1B Anthony Rizzo (right forearm fracture)
Expected return: September
Rizzo batted against live pitching on the field at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 20 and 21, continuing to increase his workload as he recovers from an injury sustained while running the bases on June 16 in Boston. Rizzo has also been fielding grounders and throwing, and he is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset the weekend of Aug. 23.
Rizzo will DH for about a week before mixing in first base work. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Rizzo would DH on Aug. 23 and 24, have a day off on Aug. 25, then DH two more games before returning to New York and beginning to work at first base.
RHP Cody Poteet (right triceps strain)
Expected return: September
Poteet began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Aug. 20, tossing two innings (34 pitches) at Portland. He is expected to continue pitching with the Patriots this coming weekend, with an outing set for Aug. 25 at Portland. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has said the organization expects Poteet to be a potential depth piece late in the season. He last pitched in the Majors on June 12 at Kansas City. (Last updated: Aug. 22)
RHP Clarke Schmidt (right lat strain)
Expected return: September
Schmidt is slated to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Aug. 23 with Double-A Somerset at Portland, during which he is expected to throw approximately 40-45 pitches. If all goes well, Schmidt could return to the big leagues during the second week of September.
“I feel really good, so hopefully it’s not too many [rehab games],” Schmidt said. “I’m definitely really excited to get back in games.”
Schmidt resumed his throwing program on June 24 following a May 29 MRI, taken after he reported difficulty bouncing back from his most recent start. He was examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 30. Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list prior to the club’s May 30 game, retroactive to May 27. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 18. (Last updated: Aug. 21)
RHP Lou Trivino (recovery from Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: September
Trivino began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Aug. 14. He made one-inning appearances on Aug. 14, Aug. 17 and Aug. 20. His recovery from Tommy John surgery performed in May 2023 was stalled by a bout with right elbow inflammation in April. (Last updated: Aug. 21)
RHP Clayton Beeter (right shoulder discomfort; No. 18 on Yankees top prospects list)
Expected return: 2025
Beeter’s season is in jeopardy due to a right shoulder issue, general manager Brian Cashman said on July 9. Beeter is scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister to determine the next steps in his treatment. Beeter last pitched for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 15. He was moved to the 60-day injured list on July 23. (Last updated: July 23)
RHP JT Brubaker (recovery from Tommy John surgery, oblique strain)
Expected return: Possibly September
Brubaker sustained an oblique injury while making a fielding play during his July 11 Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and has been shut down from baseball activities. He is not expected to resume throwing until mid- to late August. The injury interrupts Brubaker’s recovery from Tommy John surgery performed on April 12, 2023. He was acquired from the Pirates on March 29. (Last updated: July 21)
OF Everson Pereira (right UCL tear; No. 10 on the Yankees top prospects list)
Expected return: 2025
Pereira underwent reconstructive Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in early June, manager Aaron Boone said on June 14. Pereira had been playing through the injury at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, last appearing for the RailRiders on May 14. Boone said Pereira’s injury was “unfortunate,” but that similar to Jasson Domínguez, it is one the organization expects him to bounce back from. “This isn’t something that’s going to hurt his career too much,” Boone said. “He should come back full strength from this.” (Last updated: June 15)
RHP Jonathan Loáisiga (right UCL tear)
Expected return: 2025
Loáisiga said on April 6 that he has a torn UCL and needs season-ending surgery. Dr. Keith Meister will perform the procedure, which Loáisiga said has an estimated recovery time of 10 to 12 months. Loáisiga was placed on the 60-day injured list on April 5, retroactive to April 4. (Last updated: April 6)
