ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees kicked off their series against the Angels with a close 4-3 loss on Monday night. However, the game wasn’t the only highlight of the day. Two important rehabbing players took to the field, adding some excitement to the mix. Nestor Cortes participated in a live batting practice session, throwing 35 pitches that simulated two innings. During the session, he faced Aaron Judge and Franchy Cordero. Judge, who is still recovering from a torn ligament in his right big toe, used the opportunity to track pitches and get a feel for live pitching without swinging. If Cortes recovers well from this session, he is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, with the specific affiliate to be determined later. This is a positive step for Cortes, who has been out with a left rotator cuff strain since the beginning of June. He is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on August 3.
Manager Aaron Boone expressed his satisfaction with Cortes’ performance, saying, “Nestor did good.” As for Judge, he has been making progress lately. He recently started taking regular batting practice and also engaged in some running drills in the outfield. While it is yet to be determined when Judge will be ready for his own rehab assignment, the Yankees are encouraged by his recent improvements.
The Yankees also have three outfielders who are nearing their return from respective injuries. Greg Allen, who has been out with a hip flexor strain, will have his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday after playing a couple of games with Low-A Tampa over the weekend. Jake Bauers, who suffered a left rotator cuff contusion, will join Allen at SWB on Tuesday, working out for a few days before starting his own rehab assignment. Willie Calhoun, recovering from a left quad strain, will go to Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. He will engage in full baseball activities before beginning his rehab assignment.
With the impending return of these three outfielders, the Yankees may face a roster crunch. However, Manager Aaron Boone sees this as a positive challenge, stating, “The more decisions you have because talented people are involved, the better.”
In other news, Frankie Montas, who recently underwent shoulder surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, joined the Yankees at Angel Stadium on Monday. Montas had a positive meeting with Dr. ElAttrache, and he will continue his throwing program. Although he had briefly stopped throwing, he has resumed playing catch and is progressing well. The Yankees are optimistic about his recovery and believe he will be ready to throw off the mound soon.
Lastly, the Yankees made some significant signings on Monday. They secured their top two draft picks: George Lombard Jr., a high school shortstop, and Kyle Carr, a left-handed pitcher from junior college. These signings showcase the Yankees’ emphasis on developing young talent.
In summary, the Yankees had an eventful day at Angel Stadium, with key rehabbing players making strides towards their return. The impending return of three outfielders could create a roster dilemma, but the Yankees see it as a positive challenge. Frankie Montas also had a positive update on his recovery, and the team continues to invest in young talent through draft signings.
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