ST. PETERSBURG — DJ LeMahieu was capable of hit after Thursday evening’s Yankees win and is pretty assured he’ll be capable to keep away from the injured listing.
“I don’t want to get too excited, but it’s definitely felt better as the day has gone on,” LeMahieu stated. “I think that cortisone finally just took.”
LeMahieu had a cortisone shot in his left wrist on Tuesday. Before Thursday’s recreation he stated the wrist had not improved sufficient. He admitted he would possibly must go on the IL. Thursday evening, he was not out there off the bench and the Yankees had simply catcher Kyle Higashioka out there.
“DJ was not available. Although it sounds like he’s doing a lot better in literally the last two hours,” Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone stated. “So we’ll see where we’re at. Kind of get together again tonight and see where we’re at in the morning.”
HICKS SCRATCHED
Aaron Hicks felt his proper hamstring tighten throughout Wednesday’s recreation towards the Orioles within the Bronx, however nonetheless tried to play Thursday. He needed to be scratched lower than an hour earlier than first pitch, however he thinks he’ll be capable to play on Friday.
“I definitely feel like I’ll be able to be there tomorrow and that’s what I’m planning on doing,” Hicks stated.
The heart fielder stated he first felt it operating to first base Wednesday. Boone stated he requested Hicks to attempt to play Thursday, however after remedy he couldn’t run at full pace.
The Yankees have gone by means of a bunch of accidents recently. Third baseman Josh Donaldson is on the COVID IL with a respiratory sickness. Giancarlo Stanton is on the IL with an ankle harm.
NICE TO MEET YOU, YOU’RE BATTING EIGHTH
Matt Carpenter barely had time to place his bag down when he was known as right into a hitters assembly. The Yankees signed the previous Cardinal and three-time All-Star earlier than Thursday evening’s recreation and when Hicks was scratched, he acquired rushed into the lineup.
“It was pretty crazy, I think I landed (in Tampa) at 3:20,” Carpenter stated. “To be part of a huge win right away is pretty cool.”
Carpenter acquired hit by a pitch within the sixth and got here round to attain the Yankees first run of the evening.
BRITTON AND GERMAN UPDATE
Zack Britton is anticipated to throw his first bullpen session since elbow reconstruction surgical procedure on Tuesday, Aaron Boone stated. The Yankees supervisor stated he completely expects Britton to be again this season.
The lefty reliever was within the clubhouse earlier than Thursday’s recreation. He has been recovering from left elbow reconstruction surgical procedure in Tampa.
In different harm information, Yankees right-hander Domingo German, who has been rehabbing from a shoulder subject since spring coaching, has been going through reside hitters in batting observe and is “close,” to getting a rehab project.
With the Yankees bullpen shedding Aroldis Chapman (Achilles), Chad Green (Tommy John) and Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder), German might presumably be a reinforcement when he’s prepared.
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