New York Yankees battle injury crisis as lineup shuffles amid seven-game skid

The Yankees are grappling with a cascade of injuries. Pitcher Carlos Rodón was placed on the 15‑day injured list with left‑elbow inflammation, while prospect Carlos Lagrange suffered a capsular sprain in his right shoulder that will sideline him for at least six weeks. Veteran Aaron Judge remains out with a fractured right rib, and starters Max Fried and Clarke Schmidt are also unavailable. Additional setbacks include right‑shoulder inflammation for Luis Gil and a calf strain for Giancarlo Stanton.

New York entered a seven‑game losing streak, scoring just 22 runs while allowing 43. The slump was worsened by a bout of food poisoning that affected several players. Manager Aaron Boone hopes returning players—Trent Grisham (hamstring) and Ryan McMahon (throat infection)—will help halt the slide. Meanwhile, outfielder Spencer Jones was optioned to Triple‑A after the Yankees’ 5‑2 win over the Twins, reflecting the roster churn caused by the injury pile‑up.