Yankees C Jorge Posada took batting practice Saturday for the second time since going on the DL on April 28 with right rotator cuff tendinitis. The switch-hitter remains on target to start a light throwing program Monday. "It's coming around good," said Posada, who is expected to be out at least another month. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-June (Updated - 5/2/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Posada could start a light throwing program early next week. He has had three doctors look at his shoulder and they all said he didn't need surgery at this time. However, he does need several weeks to rest and is not expected back until mid-June. Continue to keep the must-start Fantasy catcher reserved until further notice. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Posada took batting practice for the second time since going on the 15-day disabled list on April 28 with right rotator cuff tendinitis. The switch-hitter remains on target to start a light throwing program Monday. (Updated 05/10/2008)
Advice
Posada is expected to be out at least another month with this injury, which will not require surgery at least until the offseason. "It's coming around good," Posada said. Posada was hitting .302 with a homer and 11 RBIs this season before he was hurt.
Yankees C Jorge Posada took batting practice Saturday for the second time since going on the DL on April 28 with right rotator cuff tendinitis. The switch-hitter remains on target to start a light throwing program Monday. "It's coming around good," said Posada, who is expected to be out at least another month. (Updated 05/10/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-June (Updated - 5/2/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Posada could start a light throwing program early next week. He has had three doctors look at his shoulder and they all said he didn't need surgery at this time. However, he does need several weeks to rest and is not expected back until mid-June. Continue to keep the must-start Fantasy catcher reserved until further notice. (Updated 05/10/2008).
