The New York Yankees have lost as many as seven pitchers to injuries with just less than two weeks in the regular season.
Fans are aware that New York Yankees struggled defensively last year toward the postseason. Hence, this season, they devoted added focus to building a strong pitching lineup with enough dept as a backup. Moreover, the front office made multiple high-end sign-ins to fulfill their goal. However, things went haywire within mere 10 days of the regular season’s commencement.
Ahead of the 2023 MLB season opening day, the New York Yankees lost its most expensive buy, Carlos Rodon, due to a forearm injury. Further, Luis Severino, the next starter in line, suffered an injury during the last week of spring and made his way to IL accordingly. Now, as another pitcher bites the dust, the fans are raging and disappointed at the same time.
Furious Yankees Fans Express Disappointment Over The Dire State Of Pitching Staff
The New York Yankees took on Baltimore Orioles on Saturday for a do-or-die game to stay alive in the series. However, ahead of the matchup, the club announced major roster moves. Yankees placed Jonathan Loaisiga on a 15-day injury list owing to right elbow inflammation. The injury caught everyone by surprise as the pitcher looked in the pink of his health. However, the team revealed that he experienced some discomfort after the game and was sent for an MRI scan which showed significant inflammation.
Hence, the medical staff injected him with the appropriate fluid. Subsequently, the Yankees had to place in IL. Meanwhile, the fans are not too happy. Jonathan marks the seventh pitcher bitten by the injury bug. Prior to this, the Bombers had already lost Carlos Rodon, Luis Severino, Tommy Kahnle, Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino, and Scott Effross. Hence, the fans expressed disappointment and called the situation unfortunate. They believe the situation is alarming, and the team must take immediate measures to resolve it before it explodes.
Josh Donaldson Placed On IL Following Hamstring Injury
New York Yankees’ third baseman Josh Donaldson left the final game against the Philadephia Phillies midway after experiencing discomfort in the hamstring. While the manager, Aaron Boone, maintained that the situation remains under control, the latest update suggests otherwise. On Saturday, the Yankees placed Donaldson on a 10-day IL. Hence, the severity of his injury remains a mystery.
Josh Donaldson, a veteran baseball infielder, has been on the radar of the Yankees fans. His horrific last season numbers have put a target on his back. The recent event is the best example to weigh public resentment for Josh. After the infielder went out with injury, the fans, instead of feeling sorry, rejoiced. They were happy not to see him feature in the starting lineup. Some even suggested he spends as much as 60 days on IL. Hence, amid this intense criticism, will the Yankees be willing to bring him back post-recovery? With growing IL, it does not look like they have much of choice tough.