Didi Gregorius Rejoining Yankees Friday
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The Yankees' wait for Didi Gregorius is about over.
The shortstop, who suffered a shoulder injury in the World Baseball Classic last month, will rejoin the team in Baltimore on Friday, manager Joe Girardi said Thursday. In one last warmup, Gregorius played in a simulated game Thursday at the Yankees' facility in Tampa, Florida, WFAN's Sweeny Murti reported.
Gregorius began to complain of shoulder pain while playing for the Netherlands in a WBC exhibition. He was diagnosed with a strained right, throwing shoulder and was ordered not to participate in any baseball activities for at least two weeks.
Gregorius enjoyed a breakout season in 2016, batting .276 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs.
Ronald Torreyes has been filling in for Gregorius. Torreyes is hitting .290 with one home run and 13 RBIs.
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Girardi also said Thursday that catcher Gary Sanchez (biceps) is expected to begin rehab games next week. He has been out since April 8.
The Yankees, who play at Boston on Thursday night, are off to a surprising 12-7 start and trail the Orioles by 1½ games for the American League East lead.
