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Yankees Shortstop Didi Gregorius Activated From DL

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has been activated from the disabled list after recovering from a bruised right shoulder, an injury sustained while playing for the Netherlands in last month's World Baseball Classic.

He hit .444 (8-for-18) during a five-game injury rehabilitation assigned with Class A Tampa of the Florida State League.

Gregorius enjoyed a breakout season in 2016, batting .276 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs.

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Didi Gregorius celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 7, 2016. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

To clear a roster spot, infielder Pete Kozma was designated for assignment Friday. He was 1-for-9 in 11 games with the Yankees.

(© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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