Yankees place Jake Cousins on IL, promote Clayton Beeter

The New York Yankees have placed reliever Jake Cousins on the injured list due to a right pectoral strain, effectively ending his season. Cousins experienced pectoral tightness during a game against Seattle and is scheduled to see the team physician for further evaluation. Despite his injury, Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed hope that Cousins could return for the playoffs after he begins throwing off a mound next week. Cousins has been a key player for the Yankees this season, boasting a 2.37 ERA over 37 games and achieving a career-high of 53 strikeouts. His performance has been impressive, as he did not allow an earned run in 29 of his appearances and limited opponents to just five hits in his last 61 at-bats. In response to Cousins' injury, the Yankees have called up rookie Clayton Beeter from the minors. Beeter, who has a 2.08 ERA over 39 innings this season, made his major league debut earlier in the year. He has shown promise, particularly in his recent outings, where he has not allowed any runs in seven innings since returning from a shoulder injury. Boone praised Beeter's recent performances, noting that he has been “lights out” and possesses “really good stuff.” The Yankees are concluding a three-game series in Oakland, and Beeter's addition to the roster could provide a significant boost as they prepare for the postseason.