Scouting Report: Yovanny Cruz
New York Yankees | SP
Overall
Summary
Yovanny Cruz, a 26-year-old Dominican right-handed reliever, was promoted to the New York Yankees' major league roster on May 18, 2026, from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The promotion came as the Yankees sought to reinforce a depleted bullpen that had been overworked during a difficult stretch. At Triple-A, Cruz posted a 1.72 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 15.2 innings (later reported as 3.00 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 18 innings). He features elite velocity with a four-seam fastball averaging 99.2 mph and touching over 100 mph, paired with a high-80s slider. Cruz has had a winding path through professional baseball, originally signed by the Cubs in 2016, then moving through the Padres and Red Sox systems before joining the Yankees organization.
Strengths
- Elite fastball velocity (99.2 mph average, 101.5 mph peak)
- Strong Triple-A performance with low ERA
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