The New York Yankees have placed Carlos Carrasco on outright waivers, indicating they expect a reliever to return from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game. Fernando Cruz is likely to rejoin the bullpen after recovering from a shoulder injury, during which he recorded a solid 2.66 ERA and two saves before the injury. Carrasco, who struggled with a 5.91 ERA, has been designated for assignment and subsequently accepted a minor league assignment after clearing waivers. His recent poor performance at Triple-A raises doubts regarding his future with any MLB team.

Cruz, after a cortisone shot, is eligible to return soon, and his performance will be critical as the Yankees manage their bullpen amid injury issues. Meanwhile, Carrasco's underwhelming year has diminished his trade value, but there's potential for a team in need of pitching depth to consider him if he clears waivers again.