Loaisiga (elbow) will be examined by Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The initial diagnosis is a right flexor strain, but Loaisiga will receive a second opinion from noted surgeon Dr. Meister in Texas. Whether Loaisiga needs surgery could be determined during that appointment. Loaisiga underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow in April of 2024.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Loaisiga is believed to be working through a right flexor strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Loaisiga was originally recovering from mid-back tightness that landed him on the 15-day IL in early August. However, his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre was shut down after experiencing soreness in his throwing arm, and while the initial diagnosis is a flexor strain, he'll undergo multiple tests and seek additional opinions to determine the severity and nature of the injury.

Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Loaisiga (back) was pulled off his rehab assignment and sent for medical testing after experiencing soreness in his right elbow/triceps, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been working his way back from right mid-back tightness and delivered a scoreless frame in his first rehab outing Sunday, but he's now dealing with an arm issue. Loaisiga missed most of the previous two seasons due to injuries and has been inconsistent when available in 2025 with a 4.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB over 29.2 innings.

Loaisiga (back) began a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and struck out a batter while allowing one hit and one walk over one scoreless inning.

EDGE Analysis

Loaisiga was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 3 due to right mid-back stiffness, but his ability to begin a rehab assignment two weeks later suggests he won't be in line for an extended stay on the shelf. The right-hander had submitted a 4.25 ERA and 1.48 WHIP while collecting one save and seven holds over 29.2 innings before landing on the IL.

The Yankees placed Loaisiga on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right mid-back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

The injury presumably surfaced during Loaisiga's appearance against Miami on Friday, when he allowed one hit and plunked a batter while recording just one out. The right-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in mid-August, though a timeline for his return likely won't be established until he meets with the Yankees' team physician back in New York, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

Loaisiga earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Rays, allowing one hit and logging a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

With both Devin Williams and Luke Weaver having pitched Wednesday, it was Loaisiga who got the call in the ninth inning Thursday to close out a three-run lead. The right-hander managed to work around a Matt Thaiss lead-off double to pick up his first save since 2022. Loaisiga has been solid of late, delivering six straight scoreless appearances (4.2 innings). However, he's unlikely to see many save chances going forward as the Yankees added both David Bednar and Camilo Doval at the trade deadline to fortify the backend of their bullpen.

Loaisiga (illness) made relief appearances in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics and Monday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays, striking out two and allowing two hits and no walks over 2.1 scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Loaisiga departed his previous appearance back on June 24 against the Reds due to an illness, but he was out of commission for only a few days before returning to action. The veteran reliever owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB and has collected four holds over 19 innings with the Yankees this season.

Loaisiga is not available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Reds due to an illness, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a mound visit from a trainer, Loaisiga was removed from his appearance in Tuesday's 5-4 loss after retiring just one batter and yielding three earned runs. An immediate explanation wasn't provided for Loaisiga's removal, but the Yankees have since clarified that the right-hander is under the weather. With the Yankees scheduled for an off day Thursday, Loaisiga will look to return for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

Loaisiga was removed from Tuesday's game against the Reds with an apparent injury, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Loaisiga gave up three runs in just one-third of an inning Tuesday before walking off the mound alongside a trainer. It's not immediately clear what's bothering the 30-year-old righty, but the Yankees should provide more details after they take a closer look at him.

The Yankees activated Loaisiga (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Aaron Boone had indicated Loaisiga would remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but the Yankees have elected to bring the reliever back early. Coming back from an internal brace procedure, Loaisiga dominated in six rehab appearances, allowing just one run with a 9:1 K:BB over 7.1 innings. The right-hander could work his way back into high-leverage appearances for the Yankees but will likely be eased back into such situations.