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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Padres won 4-3. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the New York Yankees lost to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 3-1 in their most recent spring training game.

The Yankees will now have just three more exhibition games before Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants on March 25 in California.

New York Yankees Announce New Roster Move

GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 12: Manager Aaron Boone #17 reacts after Oswaldo Cabrera #95 of the New York Yankees injured himself on a play against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 12, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Following their loss to the Tigers, the Yankees announced a new roster move.

The Yankees wrote: “Following today’s game, the Yankees reassigned RHP Yovanny Cruz to minor league camp.”

MLB Social Media Reacts To Cruz News

GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Yovanny Cruz poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Here’s what people were saying about the news:

Greg Joyce: “One more cut: Yankees reassign Yovanny Cruz to minor league camp. He impressed with a triple-digit fastball late, but was delayed by a shoulder issue earlier in camp, making it tough to win a job. Certainly put himself on the radar though.”

Gary Phillips: “The #Yankees reassigned Yovanny Cruz to minor league camp. Not a surprise, but he turned some heads recently with his triple-digit heat and could be a guy who helps in the pen down the road.”

@javien114: “Kid has potential”

@Yanksland: “Gotta be up by May”

GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Yovanny Cruz poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Cruz’s Background

GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Yovanny Cruz #82 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cruz (who is 26) has yet to make his MLB debut.

In Double-A last season, he had a 2-4 record with a 3.03 ERA in 34 games.

Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote (on March 17): “Aaron Boone said Yovanny Cruz is in the conversation to make the Opening Day bullpen, but it doesn’t seem realistic because he’s been behind schedule. He’s only had two outings.”

GettyPEORIA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 20: Yovanny Cruz #68 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during Photo Day at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 20, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Looking At The Yankees

GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees blows a bubble while watching batting practice before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 20, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Yankees have one of the elite rosters in the MLB (led by Aaron Judge) that should see them compete to win the AL East in 2026.

They are coming off a year where they reached the ALDS.

The franchise last won a World Series Championship during the 2009 season.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar