Fernando Cruz, the promising right‑hander who has been battling a lingering elbow injury, is currently steering clear of any activities that could aggravate his condition. Doctors say that by avoiding the “knife”—the term used by the team’s medical staff to describe the stress‑testing motions that simulate a pitching motion—Cruz is giving his arm a chance to heal fully. The cautious approach keeps the door open for a possible return to the mound later this season, though the timeline remains uncertain. Fans and analysts alike will be watching his rehab progress closely, hoping the pitcher can rejoin the rotation before the postseason rush.
Fernando Cruz is avoiding the knife for now, in theory giving him an outside shot of pitching again this season.
