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The New York Yankees called up right-hander Scott Effross to bolster their bullpen. Effross is likely to take the roster spot of Brent Headrick, who was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Wednesday night’s game.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Yankees Make Bullpen Roster Move Before Sunday Night Game

The Yankees bullpen might need help, but Scott Effross will have to wait to get back to the big leagues. On Sunday, the Yankees announced they’ve reinstated Effross from the 15-day injured list but optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Effross has been working his way back from the Tommy John surgery that wiped out his 2023 season.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 18

Yankees Option RHP After Rehab Assignment

The injury news has come in hot on the pitching front for the New York Yankees over the past few days. This time around, the team announced on Twitter that they optioned right-handed reliever Scott Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he finished his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 11

Yankees Reliever's Call-up Gets Closer as Injury Rehab Moves to Somerset

The New York Yankees could soon be receiving some major help in their bullpen. According to an announcement from the team, right-hander Scott Effross — currently on the 15-day injured list and yet to make his 2025 MLB debut — had his injury rehab assignment advanced from the FCL Yankees to Double-A Somerset.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 3

New York Yankees Shutting Down Reigning AL Rookie of the Year for At Least Six Weeks

The hits keep coming for the New York Yankees on the injury front. Giancarlo Stanton and Scott Effross have already been ruled out of Opening Day because of the injuries they have suffered, with the slugger experiencing tendonitis in both elbows and the reliever suffering a hamstring injury.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Yankees Reliever Shares Heartbreaking Seven-Word Confession Following Latest Injury

New York Yankees reliever Scott Effross unfortunately finds himself in familiar territory this spring: the injury report. Effross suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain last week against the Minnesota Twins.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Yankees Lose Reliever Hamstring Strain, Out for ‘Some Time’

New York Yankees right-hander Scott Effross has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Thursday. It’s the latest setback for the injury-plagued reliever.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / February 27

Yankees reliever Scott Effross (hamstring) out 'some time'

New York Yankees reliever Scott Effross will be sidelined for an extended period with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, manager Aaron Boone said Thursday.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27

Yankees right-hander diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain

Yankees right-hander Scott Effross exited his Grapefruit League debut after one pitch due to what looked to be a leg injury earlier this week. Manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday morning that imaging has indeed revealed a notable injury: a Grade 2 strain of the reliever’s left hamstring (link via Greg Joyce of the New York Post).

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Reliever's Injury Highlights Yankees’ Disastrous Trade Deadline Moves

Watching New York Yankees reliever Scott Effross go down with another injury is a reminder of how volatile the MLB trade deadline can be. Effross, whom the Yankees acquired from the Chicago Cubs in 2022, has undergone Tommy John surgery and back surgery since that trade.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 26

New York Yankees Veteran Reliever Reinvents Himself After Velocity Drop

The New York Yankees pitchers have been hit hard by the injury bug early in spring training this year. Chase Hampton already underwent Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Yankees pitcher injured in spring training after one pitch

New York Yankees relief pitcher Scott Effross just cannot squash the injury bug. The 31-year-old right-hander came in relief to start the bottom of the 8th inning during the Yankees’ spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.

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

New York Yankees Star Reliever Pulled From Spring Game With Injury

Scott Effross of the New York Yankees has battled back from numerous injuries. He has overcome several back surgeries and most recently Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 25

Yankees’ bullpen bust is in danger of plummeting to zero value

Scott Effross, once a promising bullpen arm for the Yankees, now finds himself at a crossroads. The 31-year-old right-hander has two years of service time and nearly five years of team control left, but his value is plummeting after a series of injury setbacks.