Marcus Stroman and $90,000,000M star's latest injury updates draw critical reviews from fans

Modified Apr 19, 2025 03:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees and injuries have not had a good relationship in 2025. On Friday, the Yankees received a flurry of injury updates from MLB insider Bryan Hoch, drawing disappointing reactions from fans.

Third baseman DJ LeMahieu, who is on the 10-day injured list and a six-year, $90 million contract, could begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday, potentially with Double-A Somerset.

On Sunday, Yankees ace Marcus Stroman was given a cortisone shot for inflammation in his left knee. The recovery has already started and his stay on the injured list is expected to be short.

Another key injury update was on right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga. Dealing with an elbow issue, Loaisiga is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Sunday in Tampa. Another BP session will be conducted before he completes his rehab assignment.

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Fans made their thoughts known on the latest injury updates.

"No one cares about the first two I promise u didn’t have to include them," one fan commented.

"Hoping for major setbacks on the 1st 2. They make the team worse not better," another added.

"Yankees hope Stroman's injury stint is short, the fans don’t," one fan wrote.

Fans continued as if all the players mentioned were not big contributors for the Yankees.

"The 1st 2 can stay away, for good," one fan commented.

"Put them in retirement home for seniors I'm good," another fan posted.

"I genuinely forgot that DJ was in the team," another wrote.

Latest injury update on Yankees' key players

The New York Yankees continue to navigate a wave of injuries to several key players. Luis Gil, who’s on the 60-day IL with a lat injury, has had his throwing progression delayed by about 10 days.

Jake Cousins (elbow) has begun throwing off a mound, while Scott Effross (hamstring) has resumed his throwing program. Most notably, ace Gerrit Cole remains on the 60-day IL following Tommy John surgery with internal bracing, a procedure that could potentially shorten his recovery time.

Despite the injuries, the Yankees have made sure to do well and lead the stacked AL East. They are 13-7 for the season, fresh off a 1-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Before that, the Yankees swept AL rivals Kansas City Royals in a three-game series.

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