SEATTLE — Harrison Bader is again on the shelf.
The Yankees positioned the middle fielder on the 10-day injured listing on Tuesday after an MRI revealed a proper hamstring pressure. Franchy Cordero was recalled in Bader’s place shortly earlier than first pitch in opposition to the Mariners.
Bader exited Monday’s recreation after legging out an infield single within the third inning. He ran laborious to first base however departed after some stretching and a quick dialog with Aaron Boone and coach Mike Schuk.
Bader, who began the season on the IL resulting from an indirect damage suffered in spring coaching, has been a linchpin for the Yankees since making his season debut on May 2. In addition to enjoying elite protection, the upcoming free agent is hitting .267 with an .806 OPS, two triples, six dwelling runs, 19 RBI and 5 stolen bases over 26 video games.
Bader has performed in simply 40 regular-season video games — along with 9 playoff contests — since being acquired from the Cardinals final August in a deal that despatched Jordan Montgomery to St. Louis. Bader was recovering from plantar fasciitis on the time of the commerce.
While shedding Bader hurts the Yankees in the course of the diamond, the return of Jose Trevino helps in that regard. The Yankees activated the catcher Tuesday. Trevino hasn’t performed since struggling a hamstring damage on May 17.
The Yankees demoted fellow backstop Ben Rortvedt to make room for Trevino.
RIZZO’S FEELING BETTER
Anthony Rizzo remained out of the Yankees’ lineup Tuesday, however the first baseman mentioned he’s enhancing. He left Sunday’s win over the Padres with a stiff neck following a collision with Fernando Tatis Jr. on a clumsy pickoff play at first.
“I feel a lot better than yesterday. My neck was really stiff yesterday. As far as my head, it feels totally normal,” Rizzo mentioned. “I’m just taking it day by day.”
When requested if he was checked for a concussion, Rizzo jokingly added, “I don’t remember.”
Rizzo hopes he can return to motion Wednesday or, ideally, Friday following the Yankees’ off day on Thursday. He mentioned he might contribute Tuesday if wanted, however he felt it was greatest to play it secure at this level within the season.
When requested if he had an issue with how Tatis Jr. returned to the bag Sunday, Rizzo mentioned he didn’t know and that he didn’t have a touch upon it. He did, nevertheless, name the play “weird” and “startling.” He wasn’t anticipating it to be a bang-bang play or for the Padres star to return in standing up.
But Rizzo additionally felt lucky to solely be coping with a cranky neck after he went down in ache throughout the recreation.
“I got hit by a pretty strong individual,” Rizzo mentioned. “I mean, it could have been a lot worse. So thankful that there was no concussion or anything like that.”
SOMERSET REHABS
The Somerset Patriots, the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate, hosted rehabbers Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) and Tommy Kahnle (bicep tendinitis) on Tuesday.
Boone mentioned the plan continues to be to have Kahnle be part of the group in Los Angels later this week, whereas Donaldson mentioned he plans on doing the identical, per The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty.
As for Stanton, Boone mentioned “we’ll see” when requested what number of rehab video games the slugger will want. Stanton and Donaldson will get a full day’s value of labor at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, because the Patriots have a morning recreation.
DOMINGO NIGHT BASEBALL
Boone mentioned that the Yankees will begin Luis Severino, Gerrit Cole and Domingo German in opposition to the Dodgers, in that order. In eponymous vogue, German will likely be on the mound for ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.
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