The Yankees are managing several injury issues as the season progresses. Left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers, sidelined since August 23rd with a left forearm flexor strain, will begin a throwing program this weekend, manager Aaron Boone told reporters per MLB Trade Rumors. Boone had initially expected Weathers to be shut down for two to four weeks.

On the pitching front, reliever Fernando Cruz is avoiding Tommy John surgery for now, per Yahoo Sports, giving him a potential outside shot at returning this season.

The team also dealt with an in-game injury Friday against San Diego. Center fielder Trent Grisham exited the game early due to right hamstring discomfort, according to multiple reports. The timing was notable as the Yankees fell to the Padres 3-2 in extras, with a Luis Campusano home run off Paul Blackburn providing the walk-off win in the bottom of the tenth.