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New York Yankees Lose High-Leverage Reliever to Injury

Adding injury to insult. With the New York Yankees trailing the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in Game 3 of the ALCS, one of their high-leverage bullpen arms was forced out of action.

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Ian Hamilton injury update: Yankees reliever exits ALCS Game 3 early

Here is the latest injury update on New York Yankees relief pitcher Ian Hamilton.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / October 11

Yankees seeing brilliant version of former closer when they need him most

It’s September 3rd, and the Yankees are trying to hold onto a 5-4 lead over the Rangers in the middle of a tightly contested AL East race. Clay Holmes had the bases loaded with just one out, but Aaron Boone has chosen to keep him in because the right-hander is always just one pitch away from getting a game-ending double play ball.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / October 6

Yankees’ controversial bullpen arm could be the key to a deep run

Clay Holmes was removed from the closer role after blowing a save in Texas, and the Yankees haven’t looked back since then. Luke Weaver has become the strikeout machine New York desperately needed in the closer role, but they’ve emphasized that Holmes would remain a high-leverage option.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 24

Yankees getting All-Star caliber production from newly returned bullpen arm

The Yankees recently lost bullpen arm Jake Cousins to right pec tightness over the weekend, a subtle but impactful blow to their relief unit. Cousins has been tremendous over the past few months, providing stability in critical moments.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 19

Sequence of the Week: Ian Hamilton (9/15)

The Yankees’ breakout reliever from 2023 is back to his best after a three-month injury layoff. The Yankees entered the final game of the series against the Red Sox looking to re-right the ship a night after a bizarre decision by Gerrit Cole led the team to unravel in a 7-1 loss.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 16

The Yankees hope this excellent reliever can stay red-hot for October

Ian Hamilton got off to a brutal start after a breakout season with the Yankees in 2023 which was punctuated with a shoulder injury in June. With a 4.55 ERA and 4.30 xFIP, things didn’t look great for Hamilton as it looked like this season would get away from him.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 13

The Yankees might have a secret ingredient in the bullpen

Last month, the Yankees were scrambling to find arms to stabilize their bullpen, a situation that led to mixed results. However, things have taken a positive turn, as the team has returned several key players from injury and is planning to transition some starters into relief roles for the postseason.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / September 7

Two Yankee Pitchers Returning From 60-Day Injured List

The Yankees have announced that RHP Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton have finished their rehab assignments and have been activated off the 60-day IL. Schmidt, who suffered a right lat strain, has been out since May.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 7

Yankees RHPs Clarke Schmidt, Ian Hamilton return from IL

The New York Yankees reinstated right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Schmidt is scheduled to take the mound Saturday afternoon against the host Chicago Cubs in his first start since May 26, while Hamilton returns to the bullpen and could see his first action since June 16.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Yankees reinstate starting pitcher, reliever from 60-day IL

The Yankees announced that right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton have both been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

The Yankees’ bullpen could look a lot different in a few days

The New York Yankees could get a couple of needed faces back in their bullpen from the injured list in short order as the 2024 MLB season winds down. Ian Hamilton (60-day IL) and Cody Poteet (60-day IL) are both expected to return from varying ailments just in time for New York’s imminent playoff berth.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 31

Yankees’ rehabbing reliever suffers setback due to back spasms

Ian Hamilton was expected to be a big addition to the Yankees’ bullpen down the stretch, but it seems they’ll have to do without him for even longer as he was scratched from last night’s rehab outing due to back spasms.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 28

Yankees’ key bullpen piece nearly set to return from injury

The Yankees are anticipating the return of several key players currently rehabbing in Double-A, with hopes of bolstering their roster in September. Among them, starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt and veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo are notable names.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 24

Yankees have 2 more impact pieces starting up rehab assignments

The New York Yankees are starting to get key players back from injury, as reliever Ian Hamilton (lat strain) and utility man Jon Berti (calf) are the latest to begin rehab assignments, starting in Double-A with the Somerset Patriots on Saturday.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 20

Yankees’ high leverage bullpen weapon set to begin rehab assignment on Saturday

Ian Hamilton is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, and the Yankees would be getting a massive boost with the right-hander in their bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 7

Yankees eyeing 2 big bullpen reinforcements

The New York Yankees have been getting good news regarding injured players on the pitching front lately with Clarke Schmidt’s bullpen session going well Tuesday, and they are hoping for more of the same with two key relievers.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 4

Yankees nearing return of key relief pitcher

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made a few bullpen moves at the deadline to reinforce a unit that needed support. However, he made it clear that the team was eyeing a few players returning from the injured list in the month of August.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 3

Yankees' Key Bullpen Reinforcement Nearing Milestone in Rehab

The New York Yankees need all of the help they can get down the stretch of the season as they fight over the AL East crown with the division rival Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Yankees’ Announcer Blasts Players For ‘Infantile’ Pregame Act

Prior to the New York Yankees’ July 4 loss against the Cincinnati Reds, injured pitchers' Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet engaged in a national anthem standoff

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / June 19

Yankees’ key relief arm starts rehab assignment after lengthy rehab

At the beginning of the week, the New York Yankees faced a setback, losing key pitchers to injuries. Relief pitcher Ian Hamilton and starter Cody Poteet were placed on the injured list just before a critical three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.