Some of those injured Yankees stars are quite advanced in their recovery process, hoping they have regained physical fitness completely just in time to contribute in these last stages of the season. Things will get more interesting as the Yankees must make decisions regarding their roster before the month of October begins.
Next, we take a look at the current status of some of the most important names the Bronx Bombers have on the disabled list and how they could contribute in the immediate future.
Position: Pitcher opener.
Injury: In the list of injured 60 days with an inflammation of the rotator cuff of the right shoulder (since March 25); He was taken out of action by a Grade II twist on one of his sides, which represented a setback in his rehabilitation process.
Statistics in 2019: It has not launched.
Expected date for return: This Thursday.
What the Yankees say: Severino will have a third rehabilitation opening at the Trenton Doble-A on Wednesday. If all goes well, the Dominican right-hander is expected to rejoin the Yankees during his current 10-game tour. The team aspires to see Severino throw more than 60 pitches so that he later makes his first opening in the majors this year when the team returns to the Bronx for their last stay at home in the regular harvest.
What Severino says: “If I feel good, I think I will be ready to pitch in the matches (in the big leagues). I just want to help my team. If you need me in the bullpen, if you need me as a starter, I'm here. I just want to help. ”
What can we expect: Former Belgraniga Carlos Beltrán, who currently serves as a special assistant to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, and was present at the most recent Severino rehab opening in Triple-A, told ESPN that Severino was healthy and looked great , with optimal speed on its straight, which ranged between 95 and 97 miles per hour, as said by several scouts present in the game. With a substantial advantage at the top of the American League East, the Yankees hope to use the last two weeks of the season so that Severino regains strength in his arm, which should allow him to be part of the postseason roster. Manager Aaron Boone has said that Severino is currently in his equivalent of spring training and, consequently, he should have enough innings under his belt to become a solid collaborator in the postseason, unless there is any setback. Severino's most recent opening in the majors occurred in Game 3 of the 2018 American League Divisional Series, when he conceded six runs in three episodes in what ended up being a 16-1 loss at the hands of the Red Sox.
Position: Pitcher opener.
Injury: In the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in the right knee (since August 31).
Statistics in 2019: 5-8, 4.93 effective, 0.3 WAR in 20 starts.
Expected date for return: This Wednesday.
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What the Yankees say: Boone announced on Sunday that Sabathia will be activated on Wednesday to work as a starter of the second game of a series to three games against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Yankees will use Sabathia in a role similar to that of "opener", with Domingo Germán relieving him. The Yankees show great caution with German and are managing their total innings thrown, considering that he has pitched a total of 140 2/3 innings during this season, compared to the 94 added last year. Sabathia has not been on the hill for more than 4 1/3 tickets in one outing since July 16.
What Sabathia says: After launching a bullpen session on Friday, Sabathia said everything had gone well, stating that he was ready to take the next step. "I hope I can get enough rest, in which (my knee) calms down and can go back out and launch between 90 and 100 shipments," he said.
What can we expect: Sabathia suffers from a chronic condition in her knee, already surgically repaired. The pitcher said he will probably undergo a knee replacement process after his retirement at the end of the current tournament. The 39-year-old left-hander continues to undergo lymphatic drainage in his knee, receiving treatment and cortisone injections in order to remain a viable option within the Yankees' opening rotation while they continue their quest to reach the best record in the American League. Certainly, Sabathia will remain a mystery for the playoffs.
If he stays healthy, it will be difficult for the Yankees to leave him out of the postseason roster, considering that he is one of the most visible leaders inside the clubhouse and Boone has repeatedly insisted on how Sabathia's presence impacts inside the locker room. the Yankees, with the additional element that this is Sabathia's last season as an active baseball player. However, by removing the intangibles and considering Sabathia's performance on the hill this season, which has been below average, the Yankees would probably receive better dividends from a younger and healthier arm.
Position: BD / OF.
Injury: In the 60-day disabled list with a sprained right knee (since June 26), he has a sprained left biceps (March 31), in addition to two sprains on his shoulder and calf, these two suffered last during their rehabilitation process before returning originally from the disabled list on June 18.
Statistics in 2019: 1 HR, 7 CI, .290 AVG, 0.3 WAR in nine games.
Expected date for return: September, 17th.
What the Yankees say: Stanton has been doing baseball activities such as outfield agility routines and run of bases, in addition to adding several bats to the bat in simulated games last week at Yankee Stadium and more recently at the Yankees Minor League complex, located in Tampa. The team is hopeful that Stanton can accelerate its rehabilitation process this week and hopes that it can be activated before the end of the season. "Everything is happening and reaching a point where he can play in a game as long as he can comply with all the protocols and run well," Boone said.
General manager Brian Cashman, who originally planned for Stanton's return for the month of August, expressed obvious uncertainty regarding his status: “We can expect to have him at some point; However, it also comes from suffering a serious injury that requires time to heal. We will continue waiting and hopefully, at some point, he becomes a legitimate option for us. ”
What Stanton says: Stanton says he wants to wait "several weeks" taking offensive turns before arriving in October. “Once I started moving well, I will see how I can recover my physical condition. But I do want to have several shifts at bat before October, for sure. I want to be there for a couple of weeks, just (recover) the routine of the matches and add as many shifts as I can. ”
What can we expect: Stanton could be activated and leave the disabled list during the last two weeks of the regular season, which would give him enough offensive turns in order to enter the bid for a postseason roster spot. But that would only occur if he does not suffer another setback, which seems to be a very strong conditional for him. The Yankees haven't missed the Stanton bat this season; However, we talked about who was the Most Valuable Player of the National League two years ago and is still considered one of the best power leaders of all baseball. If he is healthy, it will be an important weapon for the cause of the Yankees in the playoffs. The decision will depend on whether he manages to get enough opportunities at the plate before the playoffs and that is something that remains to be seen.
Position: Right handed pitcher.
Injury: In the list of injured 60 days with right shoulder impingement syndrome (since March 25); He was put out of action with a sprain in a lateral muscle, suffered during his rehabilitation process.
Statistics in 2019: It has not launched.
Expected date for return: To define.
What the Yankees say: Betances, like Severino, launched a rehabilitation outing on Friday with the Yankees Double-A branch in Trenton. Betances threw 19 pitches (11 strikes) and although his straight line remained approximately 93 to 94 miles per hour, a low figure for him, the Yankees perceived it as a positive sign that he is well on his way to returning this season. "Another positive step for him, in general," Boone said. “I thought he threw some good pitching pitches, good straight ones. He was somewhat erratic in a couple of things … and even, after talking with him, I think he felt good about it and now he is only dealing with a bit of rust, similar to what is experienced in the first outings in spring training ” .
What Betances says: After throwing against batters in a simulated game at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Betances said he believed he could throw out Major League hitters with his repertoire and was encouraged by the way he was pitching and attacking the strike zone. "I felt that I launched in the best way I've shown this year," he said. “I am definitely encouraged by the way I launched today. The breaking pitches went well (it was the most I have pitched on strike) and my straight is fine. I threw a lot of strikes, that's all that matters to me. ”
What can we expect: A scout present at the Betances rehabilitation exit said that the right-hander was healthy, but that he "threw erratically", which means that he needs to fix certain aspects before the Yankees decide on their return date. Betances continues to affirm that he remains totally healthy and the Yankees would prefer to give him at least two more starts in Minor Leagues during his rehabilitation process; However, with a season in Minors nearing completion, their opportunities will be limited. The Trenton Thunder is preparing to face the Bowie Baysox in the Eastern League championship series that will begin this Wednesday, to a maximum of five games and both Severino and Betances are scheduled to launch.
After that game, Betances should have one more appearance in Minors. It is likely that he will then be promoted to play his first major league game of the season. His most recent outing in the majors came in Game 4 of the 2018 American League Division Series, in which he threw for 1 1/3 innings in reliever condition, tolerating an unstoppable and striking out three in the upside down 4-3 of the Yankees, at the hands of Boston.
Position: OF.
Injury: In the list of injured for 10 days with a sprain in the right flexor muscle (since August 4).
Statistics in 2019: 12 HR, 36 CI, batting average of .235, 1.3 WAR in 59 games.
Expected date for return: To define.
What the Yankees say: Hicks has suffered another setback in his rehabilitation after suffering a sprained flexor near his right elbow, which has not allowed him to work consistently on his pitching. "It has had to slow down," Boone said. “He is not feeling well at all. We will see how the next days go by. But, right now, he has not been able to move forward. ” Hicks underwent an MRI that showed no damage to his ligaments, although Boone admitted the possibility that the Hicks season has come to an end.
What Hicks says: When Hicks received a green light to start pitching on August 30, he said he felt "pretty good," although his arm felt "weird."
What can we expect: With 18 games left to finish the season, it is unlikely that Hicks will have enough time to aspire to return to the hill. The 29-year-old gardener has been prone to injuries during the course of his career. Hicks even missed the start of the season due to a backache that kept him out of action until May 15. In addition, despite the presence of Hicks in the lineup this season, this one has not been productive. The Yankees depend on three healthy outfielders (namely,
Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge and Clint Frazier), with Mike Tauchman injured with a Grade II sprain in a calf and which will add between 6 and 8 weeks of inactivity after feeling tightness in his right calf last Sunday. For his part, Cameron Maybin continues to deal with an injury to his left wrist and that has kept him out of the lineup since August 31, although he replaced Tauchman in Sunday's game.
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