Jonathan Loaisiga's spring debut set

The Yankees are getting some bullpen help this week with the expected return of Loaisiga.

The right-hander is expected to make his spring debut on Thursday, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees skipper said he expects Loaisiga to pitch 1-2 innings depending on his efficiency.

Loaisiga, who ended last season on the injured list with a right elbow injury, is not injured but New York elected to take it slow with their reliever.

In 2023, the 29-year-old pitched to a 3.06 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP over 17 appearances.

Who will be the Yankees 2024 Opening Day starter?

The Yankees start the 2024 season with a three-game series in Houston to face off against the Astros. And with ace Gerrit Cole unavailable, Boone may know who will take the mound on March 28.

The Yankees skipper told the media, including The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner after Wednesday’s loss, that he’s “leaning a certain way” when it comes to who he will name as Opening Day starter but wasn’t ready to do so yet.

Boone said on the YES broadcast on Wednesday that Carlos Rodon is penciled in for the second game of the three-game series with the Astors to start the season so that leaves Marcus Stroman, Nestor Cortes, Clarke Schmidt or a currently unknown starter.

Some of those options include Will Warren and Luke Weaver.

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