BALTIMORE — Nothing is official but, however Josh Donaldson is “likely” heading to the injured record following the Yankees’ Friday loss to the Orioles, in response to Aaron Boone.
An IL stint was a recognized chance on Wednesday, when the third baseman damage his proper hamstring within the Yankees’ sequence finale in opposition to the Phillies. Donaldson stayed again in New York for a exercise on Friday, although he has not had an MRI.
“We’ll make that call right at the end of the day,” Boone stated earlier than the sport. “Don’t feel like it’s too serious, but enough that it would probably knock him down four or five days. So we’re gonna likely be cautious in this situation.”
The Yankees stated after the sport that an official transfer possible wouldn’t come till Saturday.
Donaldson is off to a quiet begin this season, his second with the Yankees following an offensively disappointing debut marketing campaign. The 37-year-old is hitting .125 with one residence run over 5 video games.
If Donaldson lands on the IL, Boone considers DJ LeMahieu his major third baseman, although Oswaldo Cabrera and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are choices, too. LeMahieu is manning the recent nook on Friday.
“DJ will get the bulk of that,” Boone stated.
TAXI TIME
Jhony Brito is again with the Yankees. He joined the staff in Baltimore Friday through the taxi squad and can begin Saturday. Like Donaldson, no official transfer was able to be introduced following Friday’s sport.
Brito is coming off a stellar huge league debut on April 2. The 25-year-old righty held the Giants scoreless over 5 innings whereas hanging out six. However, the Yankees despatched him to Triple-A after the sport for logistical causes.
INJURY REPORT
Luis Severino, who’s in Baltimore, threw at 120 toes on Thursday. The plan is for him to throw a bullpen Sunday, his first since injuring his lat on the finish of spring coaching.
Carlos Rodon, in the meantime, is about to throw reside batting observe on Monday as he continues to progress from a left forearm pressure.
Boone additionally reiterated that the staff believes Michael King is wholesome after a number of tough outings to open the season. The pitcher beforehand stated that he believes his diminished velocity is because of mechanical points.
FLORIAL FALLS THROUGH THE CRACKS
The Yankees outrighted Estevan Florial to Triple-A previous to Friday’s sport. Designated for project on April 1, Florial went unclaimed on waivers.
While Florial has by no means had huge league success offensively — over restricted alternatives — it’s a bit stunning that nobody took an opportunity on the speedy outfielder. Florial is a robust defender, and he’s proven pop within the minor leagues.
()
Source: www.bostonherald.com