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When the Yankees acquired Mark Leiter Jr. at last year’s deadline, the hope was that he would add some much-needed swing-and-miss to a depleted bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Jonathan Loaisiga's Rehab Milestone Saturday Means Help is Near for Yankees

Amid the crisis at the back end of their bullpen, the New York Yankees got a much-needed dose of encouraging news Saturday. Jonathan Loaisiga took a major step in his journey back from elbow surgery, making his first minor-league rehab appearance.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Yankees reliever gets ‘realistic’ injury timeline

Finally, the New York Yankees are receiving some positive news on the injury front. Following right-handed starter Clarke Schmidt’s productive rehab outing in Double-A — no runs allowed and seven strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings– the team has another encouraging update to share regarding its pitching staff.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 13

Yankees’ injured reliever eyeing return in late May or early June

The Yankees brought back Jonathan Loaisiga this winter after undergoing UCL surgery in April that ended his 2024 season prematurely, and he’s targeting a return to the bullpen before the All-Star Break.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Yankees’ 2025 Position Overviews: Relief Pitchers

The return of Tim Hill gives the Yankees a complete bullpen, as they finally add a left-handed reliever to their roster after not having a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 25

Yankees’ boom-or-bust relief arm could return with a vengeance in 2025

The Yankees agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with injury-prone reliever Jonathan Loaisiga several weeks ago, including a club option for 2026. This move signals a gamble on Loaisiga’s immense potential despite his troubling injury history.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Contract Details for Yankees Hurler Revealed

On December 11, it was announced that the New York Yankees re-signed 30-year-old right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga to a one-year deal that included a team option for 2026.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 25

Yankees cross $301 million tax threshold, indicating a potential salary dump trade

The Yankees’ off-season spending spree has pushed their payroll above the final $301 million luxury tax threshold. With Jonathan Loaisiga signing a one-year, $5 million deal for the 2025 season, the Yankees’ estimated luxury tax salary now sits at $303 million.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 24

Yankees bring back bullpen arm on $5 million deal, including 2026 club option

The Yankees have been focused on strengthening their roster this offseason, particularly in the pitching department. The acquisition of Max Fried on a

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / December 24

Contract details emerge for Yankees one-year deal with electric reliever

Here are the contract details on the Yankees' one-year deal with Jonathan Loaisiga.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 22

Yankees eyeing All-Star upside from injury-prone relief arm

The Yankees continue to take calculated risks on bullpen arms with high upside, exemplified by their decision to retain Jonathan Loaisiga on a one-year contract with a 2026 club option.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 13

Yankees betting once again that injury-prone relief arm will become a star

The New York Yankees have a lot riding on the reinvestment they’ve made on reliever Jonathan Loaisiga. The Yankees resigned Loaisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / December 13

How the Yankees will continue to rebuild their bullpen after signing reliever

The Yankees resigned Jonathan Loaisiga, but they still need to figure out if they will spend to rebuild their bullpen or rely on reclamation projects.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Yankees to re-sign reliever Jonathan Loaisiga to one-year deal

While Loaisiga’s health is a concern after he underwent internal brace surgery this past April, he is on track to get back on the mound in late April 2025.

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