Pedro Feliciano who signed a 2 year, 8 Million dollar contract with the Yankees this past offseason injured himself during spring training. He is recovering from a torn shoulder capsule and yesterday the Yankees announced that he suffered another setback. He will be shut down for at least another week before he is even allowed to throw a ball again, and it’s doubtful that he will pitch at all for the rest of the season. Great Signing!
Eric Chavez started out the season hot with the Yankees, but then fractured his foot in May. He has been working on rehabbing the foot, but then a week or two ago suffered a setback with an unrelated back injury. In the past week, the Yanks have announced that Chavez has suffered a new injury and is being sent to New York for tests on his abdomen. Turns out it was a kidney stone and he was sent back to Tampa. Looks like he has a case of Nick Johnson Syndrome. Hopefully he can rejoin the Yanks this season, but I wouldn’t count on it.
Rafael Soriano has been working down in Tampa and has been throwing off a mound. Although he hasn’t faced batters yet, he has been throwing bullpen sessions. So far he has only thrown fastballs in these bullpen sessions, but has been making progress lately. I think it’s very likely that he will return to the Yankees following the All Star Break. He may be with the Yankees when the go up to Toronto next weekend if he continues his progress. I suppose that drops Robertson back to the 7th inning guy.
Mariano Rivera has not been placed on the DL but has a nagging elbow issue since blowing the save against the Mets this past Sunday. Mo says it’s nothing serious and I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he is telling the truth. Girardi said Mariano wasn’t available last night, but it’s very possible to see him play against the Rays this evening. The injury seems to be nothing more than elbow soreness.
Damaso Marte who is recovering from a shoulder injury threw a bullpen session yesterday. Last season he had shoulder surgery and was not expected to pitch this entire season. It looks like there is a chance, albeit a very small chance, that Marte could rejoin the team later this season. Don’t hold your breath though.
Joba Chamberlain was sidelined with Tommy John surgery and is light years away from pitching again. I think it’s doubtful he will return next year, and if he does I doubt he would be reliable. Most pitchers need a full season of recovering before they are effective again. Poor Joba.
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