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Jonathan Loaisiga is ‘weapon’ Yankees are counting on

The Yankees didn’t need to wait for Dellin Betances to bolster their bullpen.

While Betances is throwing bullpen sessions this week, and moving closer to returning from a lat strain that, along with a shoulder impingement, has kept him out all season, the Yankees added depth by reinstating 24-year-old right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga from the 60-day injured list, prior to Tuesday’s game against the Orioles.

Loaisiga, who had been out since May 13 with a right shoulder strain, has made 13 appearances (seven starts) with the Yankees over the past two years, while posting a 4.