In recent years, the New York Yankees have had a history of bad luck with their bullpen. They have signed multiple pitchers who seemed completely fine, only to be plagued by injuries after joining the Yankees organization. This off-season, the team made small moves, going ahead with a very similar team to the 2022 season. It had drawn quite a lot of doubtful looks, as fans wonder why the team didn’t sign more players.
But the Yankees did focus on pitching, making several additions to their bullpen. This initially made fans optimistic, but the latest news has once again dampened their spirits. One of the Bronx Bombers’ off-season pitching acquisitions has suffered an injury setback.
New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle will miss at least a month with an injury
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The New York Yankees added Tommy Kahnle this off-season, to a team-friendly 2-year deal. Many fans were excited to see their newest bullpen addition start the season. But Kahnle has suffered an injury that will keep him out for at least a month. The Yankees relief pitcher has biceps tendinitis, according to Talkin’ Yanks.
In a Tweet, Talkin’ Yanks said, “Tommy Kahnle has biceps tendinitis that he believes will take about a month to clear up, per @BryanHoch”.
Tommy Kahnle has biceps tendinitis that he believes will take about a month to clear up, per @BryanHoch pic.twitter.com/XyS6PQPMzk
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 6, 2023
This is a big miss for the Yankees as they needed him as a good relief option in their bullpen.
Fans have reacted to the news, and they are understandably devastated. Some have wondered why their pitchers keep getting injured. Others were generally saddened by the news. They also hoped for a quick recovery.
we can’t have anything nice
— Sara (@sarazoulay) March 6, 2023
Tendonitis… probably won’t be back to June
— RyanJ (@miasdad56) March 6, 2023
Expected injuries with him each year.
— EKat (@er3646) March 6, 2023
Why are the players on this team always so injured?
— Ray (@OSulr81) March 6, 2023
and it begins
— Ty (@CripGallagher) March 6, 2023
Hope Kahnle's right and he get's better soon because they basically dumped Luetge to sign Kahnle. But here come the injuries already starting. pic.twitter.com/DV4XLAzmJF
— Daren (@Daren64383697) March 6, 2023
Yankee baseball is officially back
— Karl (@mynamesnotkarl) March 6, 2023
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With Kahnle out to start the season, it will be interesting to see how the Yankees maneuver their bullpen. They will start the season with one less pitching option. This was not the way they would have hoped to start the season. Many expect them to compete to make the World Series.
The Yankees are aiming for another deep playoff run
In 2022, the New York Yankees had a great season, finishing with 99 wins in the regular season. The postseason was a similar success with the team making the ALCS. But the Yankees will be hoping to replicate that form this season and push to make the World Series.
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With new captain Aaron Judge at the helm, all eyes are on the Bronx Bombers, expecting a great season. But Tommy Kahnle’s injury is a bit of a setback. What do you think of Tommy Kahnle’s injury? Kindly share your thoughts in the comments below.
