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New York Yankees Get Flame Throwing Reliever Back From IL

The New York Yankees' bullpen has received some help.

Pat Ragazzo

Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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He's back.

On Monday, the New York Yankees activated hard-throwing reliever Jonathan Loaisiga from the 60-day injured list.

Loaisiga was shut down in April due to a bone spur in his elbow, which required surgery.

However, he was able to begin a throwing program in mid-June before heading out on a rehab assignment in late-July.

Loaisiga has been one of the Yankees' main high-leverage relievers when healthy over the past several seasons.

In 3.1 innings this year, Loaisiga posted a 2.70 ERA with a 0.600 WHIP.

Entering play on Monday night, the Yankees' bullpen ranked No. 1 in baseball with a 3.07 ERA as a staff. Loaisiga will likely only help this stat line.

In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Loaisiga, the Yankees designated right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia for assignment.

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Pat Ragazzo
PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the main publisher and reporter for the Mets and Yankees On SI sites. He has been covering the Mets since 2018 and Yankees since 2021. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has appeared on several major TV Networks including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is a recurring guest on ESPN New York 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM. Pat is also the Mets insider for Barstool Sports personality Frank "The Tank" Fleming’s podcast. You can follow him on Twitter/X and Instagram: @ragazzoreport.

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