Yankees Decline Jonathan Loaisiga's 2026 Option
The New York Yankees declined to pick up right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's (elbow) $5 million club option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, making him a free agent, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. It's not much of a surprise after Loaisiga had another injury-plagued season that limited him to just 30 relief appearances (29 2/3 innings pitched). He allowed 15 runs (14 runs) on 34 hits (seven homers) while walking 10 and striking out 25. The 31-year-old Nicaraguan picked up one save. A back injury and a flexor strain in his right elbow kept him out for the final two months of the season, and he eventually underwent surgery on his right elbow. The good news is that Loaisiga is expected to be ready for spring training, but it remains to be seen where he'll be pitching. Loasiga has become a full-time reliever since 2021 and won't have much fantasy appeal, if any, regardless of where he lands.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
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