Ian Hamilton returns to Yankees’ bullpen after stint on COVID-19 list – New York Daily News

Ian Hamilton has returned to the Yankees bullpen, as the team took him off of the COVID-19 injured list before facing the Angels on Tuesday.

Hamilton initially went on the list on May 20 after getting sent home the day before. Prior to the designation, the Yankees had not used the COVID-19 IL since 2022.

The Yankees initially planned on activating Hamilton before Sundays loss to the Padres. However, they ultimately decided to wait until after Mondays off day.

Hamilton had been a bit off prior to getting sick, as he allowed three earned runs in his last five games. However, the right-hander has established himself as one of the Yankees top relievers; he has a 3.18 ERA over 22.2 total innings in his second season with the team.

A multi-inning weapon, Hamilton has recorded more than three outs in eight of his 19 appearances this season.

To make room for Hamilton, the Yankees optioned Yoendrys Gmez to Triple-A on Sunday.

Gerrit Coles next live batting practice session has been scheduled.

Aaron Boone said the Yankees ace, recovering from elbow inflammation, will throw again in Tampa on Thursday, according to MLB.coms Bryan Hoch. It will be Coles third time facing hitters since getting shut down midway through spring training.

Cole most recently threw two innings on Saturday. He totaled 30 pitches.

As expected, utilityman Jon Berti is going to miss a significant amount of time after suffering a high-grade calf strain over the weekend in San Diego.

Doctors told Berti that he will be on the shelf for 6-8 weeks, according to the New York Posts Greg Joyce. Berti received a PRP injection on Tuesday.

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