A defiant Fernando Cruz working to return to Yankees without elbow surgery: 'I'm going to beat this'

Cruz says he won't have surgery on partially torn UCL

9/23/2026, 10:20 PM
Apr 16, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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