Yankees Call Up Yerry de los Santos to Boost Bullpen Before Tigers Series

The New York Yankees have bolstered their bullpen by recalling right-handed relief pitcher Yerry de los Santos ahead of their upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. The announcement came via the team’s official X account, highlighting the Yankees’ commitment to strengthening their pitching staff.

De los Santos, known for his hard-throwing sinker and changeup, replaces Elmer Rodríguez, who made a spot start on Sunday. In a competitive decision, de los Santos edged out Yovanny Cruz, who was also vying for a place on the major league roster.

Having already made two appearances in the big leagues this year, de los Santos has pitched 5.1 innings with an impressive 1.69 ERA, striking out six while walking three. His performance has been a testament to his potential as he looks to make a more permanent impact on the Yankees.

In Triple-A with the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the 28-year-old has maintained a solid campaign, recording a 3.41 ERA and a 3.14 FIP over 31.2 innings. His strikeout rate stands at 27.7 percent, coupled with a respectable walk rate of 6.2 percent.

While Cruz has also performed well in Triple-A, with a 3.46 ERA and a striking 31.3 percent strikeout rate, he has struggled recently, posting a 5.68 ERA this month and making only five appearances in June. This slump could be attributed to an undisclosed minor issue or simply a rough patch in his performance.

Throughout his major league career, de los Santos has showcased a live arm and promising talent, although his struggles against left-handed hitters have limited his effectiveness. His FIP against lefties is 5.01, compared to a more favorable 3.12 against righties. However, this season in the minors, he has made notable improvements, allowing a .164 batting average against lefties and a .253 average against righties. The challenge now lies in whether he can translate these gains to the big leagues.

If de los Santos can deliver strong performances, he may find himself with an extended stay in the Yankees’ bullpen, contributing to the team’s efforts as they face off against the Tigers.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.