Yankees Captain Dealing With Rib Stress Fracture, Manager Reports Improvement

The Yankees captain suffered a stress fracture of a rib during a dive in Houston on April 26. He continued playing through discomfort for several weeks before undergoing tests in early June. Thursday marks four weeks since the team announced the injury and scheduled additional medical imaging in four to six weeks.

The manager said Tuesday that the player is still weeks away from that scan. The manager reported that the player has been uncomfortable but is now starting to feel better with normal activities. The player has been able to work out in the weight room and strengthen his lower body, though he has not been able to do baseball activities.

A second baseman left Monday's game after a collision and is being evaluated for a possible concussion. The manager said he did not know if the player would be available Wednesday. An outfielder who had appeared in 83 of the first 84 games sat out Tuesday for the second time amid a batting slump. The manager said the player would get time off to reset.