Harrison Bader may return to Yankees’ lineup for Red Sox series
After a month-long absence, Harrison Bader could make his return to the Yankees lineup just in time for their next rivalry series against the Red Sox. Bader, who has been out since May 30 with a strained hamstring, went through a full pregame workout on Tuesday at Citi Field and was expected to play a rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday. If all goes well, Bader will join the Yankees on Friday and be in the lineup for their series opener at Fenway Park. In his absence, the Yankees have used Greg Allen, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Billy McKinney in center field, but Bader’s return will give the team a much-needed boost.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are still awaiting news on Aaron Judge’s injury. Ten days after the right-fielder sprained his big toe slamming it into a concrete ledge at Yankee Stadium, there is little clarity on how long he might be out. Hal Steinbrenner said at the MLB owners’ meetings on Tuesday that it is a “rare injury for a baseball player with little to no sample size,” and everyone heals at a different rate. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge will not be out through the All-Star break, but it remains to be seen when he will make his return.
FAQs:
When did Harrison Bader get injured?
Bader has been out since May 30 with a strained hamstring that he suffered while legging out an infield single against the Mariners.
How has the Yankees coped with Bader’s absence?
In his absence, the Yankees have used Greg Allen, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Billy McKinney in center field.
When will Bader return to the Yankees lineup?
Bader is expected to play a rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, and if all goes well, he will join the Yankees on Friday and be in the lineup for their series opener against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
What is Aaron Judge’s injury?
Ten days ago, Judge sprained his big toe slamming it into a concrete ledge at Yankee Stadium.
When will Judge be back in the Yankees lineup?
There is little clarity on how long Judge might be out. The Yankees are hopeful that he will not be out through the All-Star break, but it remains to be seen when he will make his return.
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Center fielder Harrison Bader will miss the Subway Series, but the Yankees are hopeful he’ll be back in time for their next rivalry matchup. Bader underwent a full pregame workout on Tuesday at Citi Field and was expected to play in a rehab game on Wednesday with Double-A Somerset. If all goes well, he’ll join the Yankees on Friday and be in the lineup for their series opener against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to manager Aaron Boone. Bader has been out since May 30 with a strained hamstring, his second trip to the injured list this year. In his absence, the Yankees have used multiple players in center field, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Billy McKinney.
Meanwhile, the status of outfielder Aaron Judge remains uncertain. Judge sprained his big toe after slamming his foot into a concrete ledge at Yankee Stadium, and there’s little clarity on how long he’ll be out. Owner Hal Steinbrenner said he’s unsure if Judge will be out through the All-Star break, which runs from July 10-13. Catcher Ben Rortvedt was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A on Tuesday after getting hit on the wrist by a pitch.
On the field, Yankees’ closer Clay Holmes emerged as a hero in a back-and-forth game against the Mets, entering with a one-run lead and the bases loaded in the eighth inning. He struck out Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte to preserve the lead. DJ LeMahieu also made an impact, jump-starting the Yankees’ big fourth inning with a two-run homer off Max Scherzer. The Yankees have had a lackluster homestand, with just five combined hits from Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo, LeMahieu, and Anthony Volpe. Despite the struggles, Boone said it was a “fun” game and the building had a buzz due to the Mets-Yankees rivalry.