Multiple MLB Pitchers Make Progress in Injury Recoveries

Several MLB teams are seeing progress with injured pitchers returning from various ailments. Yankees closer Luke Weaver is showing promising signs after a left hamstring strain and PRP injection, with the hope of a return potentially sooner than the expected four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz made a successful comeback following shoulder inflammation, delivering a strong performance that boosts the bullpen depth amid Weaver's absence. The Red Sox may soon bolster their bullpen as left-handed reliever Chris Murphy nears a return from Tommy John surgery, having posted scoreless outings in minor league rehab appearances. The Mets are preparing for left-handed starter Sean Manaea's season debut as he begins a rehab stint from a right oblique strain. Additionally, the Pittsburgh Pirates' Johan Oviedo is advancing in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and a lat strain, starting to face live batters with encouraging velocity readings, signaling a step closer to returning to major league action.