New York Yankees first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce plans to retire following Sunday's game against the Rays. An emotional Bruce told reporters that he felt he wasn't performing at the level he expects of himself, which is ultimately why he decided to step away from the game. The veteran slugger will be available off the bench Sunday one last time before he hangs up the cleats. A three-time All-Star, Bruce mashed 319 home runs over his 14-year career, though he didn't find much success in his short stint in the Bronx. Expect the Yankees to go with a combination of DJ LeMahieu and Mike Ford at first base until Luke Voit (knee), who took grounders on Sunday, returns to action.
New York Yankees first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the lineup for a second consecutive game on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said to expect "a lot of" DJ LeMahieu at first and Rougned Odor at second, which leaves Bruce as the odd man out for the foreseeable future. He hasn't exactly forced the Yankees' hand with his play at the plate, as he's fell victim to the strikeout in 13 of his 39 plate appearances. Bruce could find himself on the outside looking in when Luke Voit (knee) returns.
New York Yankees first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. Bruce started each of the last two games but will cede the first-base duties to DJ LeMahieu, with Rougned Odor getting the start at second. Bruce is batting just .118 with one home run and 13 strikeouts in 39 plate appearances so far in 2021.
New York Yankees outfielder Jay Bruce will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Aaron Boone. In a somewhat surprising turn of events, first baseman Luke Voit (knee) is the roster casualty for now as the 30-year-old appears to be on track to miss time early this season with a knee injury. Bruce will likely open the season as the team's starting first baseman, and he's a worthwhile add in deep leagues and an attractive early-season DFS option as a result.
New York Yankees outfielder Jay Bruce started at first base on Wednesday, making it the sixth time in nine spring starts that he's started at first base. Bruce has played some first base over his career, but it's generally come in spurts as he only played the position in 17 of his 130 games from the past two seasons. Bruce's added versatility gives him a leg up on outfielder Mike Tauchman as the two hitters compete for what is likely the last spot on the team's bench (behind catcher Kyle Higashioka, outfielder Brett Gardner, and infielder Tyler Wade), and Bruce's strong spring offensive performance (.885 OPS) and improved health further boost his chances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Yankees' bench situation, and Bruce is a potentially attractive DFS option if he makes the team.
New York Yankees veteran first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce said that he feels the healthiest he has in years while he competes with Mike Tauchman and others for a bench spot this spring as a non-roster invitee. Bruce was 1-for-2 with a walk in Grapefruit League action on Friday, and the three-time All-Star is hitting .400 (6-for-14) with two home runs and three RBI in spring training. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger is nearing the end of his playing days, but he could provide a useful bat with pop off the bench in the Bronx if he makes the team. Bruce hit just .198/.252/.469 with six home runs, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored over 103 plate appearances for the Phillies in 2020, so it remains to be seen if there's anything left over the course of a full season.
New York Yankees outfielder Jay Bruce signed a minor-league contract with the team on Saturday. Bruce has a shot to make the team's Opening Day roster given its general lack of left-handed hitters, and his signing makes it even less likely that outfielder Brett Gardner (who has reportedly yet to receive an offer from the Yankees) returns to New York. Although Bruce is unlikely to claim everyday playing time even if he does crack the team's major league roster, the lefty's still formidable power should play up at Yankee Stadium, and he's a potentially worthwhile DFS option this season as a result.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 5. He is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he may serve as the designated hitter for the second contest. Either way, Bruce has little fantasy relevance for the remainder of the season, especially in mixed league formats.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) on the 10-Day Injured List. Outfielder Kyle Garlick was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Bruce has been dealing with the same quad injury that cost him multiple games in August, which is certainly not a good sign for his prospects going forward. With Bruce on the Injured List, Phil Gosselin and Adam Haseley should see an uptick in playing time. Bruce has slashed .225/.276/.577 with six home runs over 22 games on the year. He can be dropped or left on waivers in all fantasy leagues at this point.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce launched his sixth homer of the season in a win vs the Nationals Wednesday. It was Bruce's second home run in as many starts since being activated off the Injured List Monday. The veteran outfielder is slugging a strong .535 on the season and has proved to be a cheap source of power in deeper leagues. The lefty-swinging Bruce has another strong matchup lined up on Thursday vs Anibal Sanchez making Bruce a strong DFS play as he has a 1.136 OPS vs right-handers this season.
