If all goes nicely, the Yankees might be able to mud off a brand new middle fielder on Sept. 20.
Harrison Bader, who has not performed a sport with the Yankees since he was acquired from the Cardinals within the Jordan Montgomery commerce, is anticipated to start out a rehab project Sunday with Double-A Somerset.
Supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned Bader, who has been out since late June with plantar fasciitis, can be Somerset’s designated hitter Sunday in Hartford, Conn., then will start outfield work Tuesday.
“It’ll most likely be a minimum of per week,” the supervisor mentioned Saturday earlier than the Yankees beat the Rays, 10-3, in The Bronx. “However then if we get by way of that week, and the build-up goes high quality, he may very well be in play after we begin the homestand [Sept. 20 against the Pirates].”
Bader mentioned there's “undoubtedly discomfort” in his proper foot, however he has been advised he can not additional injure the foot by taking part in on it. The Yankees acquired the reigning NL Gold Glove middle fielder understanding they must look forward to Bader to get wholesome, however they noticed his protection as an eventual solution to spell Aaron Decide in middle.
The extended struggles of Aaron Hicks — and simply concerning the entirety of the Yankees’ offense apart from Decide — makes any hitter welcome, even when Bader may not be prepared but.
“I’m not attempting to get my timing again. I’m not attempting to really feel comfy within the field,” mentioned Bader, who posted a .673 OPS in 72 video games with St. Louis. “I’m simply attempting to go and simply perceive that I can bodily do one thing so I can come up right here and play ball.”
Montgomery has gone 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA in seven begins for a Cardinals membership that's operating away with the NL Central. Bader, who mentioned he solely has been getting reps in middle area, has needed to watch his new membership with out having the ability to assist.
“It’s undoubtedly irritating. I might say it’s more difficult than something although,” mentioned Bader, who was looking for the brilliant aspect. “I’m completely happy that I now have a brand new set of instruments to discover ways to maintain my toes correctly to ensure this by no means occurs once more.”
The Bronxville native has been a Yankee for almost six weeks and has not been in a position to go well with up, however he believes the wait can be over quickly.
If he returns Sept. 20, he would have 16 common season video games left to make a distinction.
“I couldn’t be extra excited. I couldn’t be extra constructive,” the 28-year-old mentioned. “I can’t wait to be in pinstripes lastly. It’s been so lengthy.”
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