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Yankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue

On Monday, the Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, calling up Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A, while catcher Austin Wells is sidelined by a finger circulation issue.
Cruz injured his oblique during a Sunday warm-up with a MRI confirming the strain; Wells experienced a cold finger leading to circulatory tests, both injuries linked to physical stress.
Tests confirm Cruz's 3.00 ERA with a 41.2% strikeout rate; Wells's circulation tests ruled out blood clots, indicating no major setbacks.
The Yankees' bullpen faces a two-week gap as Cruz is on the IL, Alexander is DFA'd, and Escarra will start behind the plate until Wells returns.
Next steps include Alexander being traded or waived within five days; Boone remains hopeful but guarded about Cruz’s two- to three-week recovery from a Grade 1 oblique strain.

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