With pitchers and catchers officially reporting to spring training, the Yankees received some unfortunate news regarding a key piece of their bullpen. Manager Aaron Boone revealed on Tuesday that right-hander Jake Cousins is dealing with a forearm strain and is currently a few weeks into a no-throw program. While he is expected to ramp up his throwing over the next few weeks, there’s a real chance he won’t be ready for Opening Day in March.
A Reliable Piece in the Yankees’ Bullpen
Cousins quietly became an important part of the Yankees’ relief corps last season, providing stability and dominance in high-leverage situations.