Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz, Place Giancarlo Stanton on 60-Day IL

The New York Yankees have claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, filling a depth need in their outfield. This roster move coincided with Giancarlo Stanton being transferred to the 60-day injured list due to ongoing elbow injuries, making it official that he will not be back before late May. De La Cruz, a right-handed hitter with a career .251 batting average, has shown more success against left-handed pitching and offers experience as the Yankees navigate injuries to several key players. While De La Cruz's recent offensive numbers have been underwhelming, some see his addition as a minor but necessary adjustment rather than a major upgrade. Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the move, reflecting broader concerns about the team's roster depth amid continued absences of star players. Stanton continues to progress in his recovery, but his return to game action remains uncertain.