GM Brian Cashman is adamant that his team can survive the season-ending knee injury to closer RHP Mariano Rivera. And the Yankees are unflinching in their prediction that he will return, possibly as early as later this season (though those expectations probably aren't realistic). Rivera announced on Friday that he will attempt to comeback and is not considering retirement at this time.
Rivera will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL (he also tore the meniscus in the same knee) sometime next week, an operation which typically requires six months of rehabilitation to return, so it will be - and this is a huge understatement Yankees fans - a long shot for him to return this season. He has remained with the team in Kansas City. Rivera will be examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad tomorrow and will then pick a surgeon to perform the procedure.
Rivera's injury has created a domino effect in the Yankee bullpen. RHP David Robertson will start closing games and RHP Rafael Soriano will remain in a setup role (though with more important innings to handle) and LHP Boone Logan and RHP Cory Wade should see more time in the middle innings. Robertson struck out the side last night against Kansas City in a non-save situation. Cashman was eating with his children in a restaurant when he got the news that Rivera was injured.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Pineda gone for Season
RHP Michael Pineda has been diagnosed a torn right anterior labrum (shoulder) and will undergo arthroscopic surgery next Tuesday. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season. GM Brian Cashman said that he was "devastated" over the news.
Cashman also went onto say that he doesn't believe that Pineda - acquired for four players including former top prospect C/DH Jesus Montero - was damaged goods when he was acquired. Pineda is not expected to return to a mound until May 2013. On the bright side, the loss of Pineda reduces the complications for the return of LHP Andy Pettitte in his comeback bid.
Pettitte gave up three earned runs in five-plus innings yesterday against AA batters in his third Minor League start this season. Pettitte is now 39 and is attempting a comeback after retiring following the 2010 season, and he allowed one walk and had three strikeouts before being pulled after allowing a lead-off single in the sixth. But don't get overanxious, Pettitte isn't coming out of the Minors anytime soon despite the injury to Pineda, the struggles of RHP Freddy Garcia, and the continued decline of RHP Phil Hughes.
Cashman also went onto say that he doesn't believe that Pineda - acquired for four players including former top prospect C/DH Jesus Montero - was damaged goods when he was acquired. Pineda is not expected to return to a mound until May 2013. On the bright side, the loss of Pineda reduces the complications for the return of LHP Andy Pettitte in his comeback bid.
Pettitte gave up three earned runs in five-plus innings yesterday against AA batters in his third Minor League start this season. Pettitte is now 39 and is attempting a comeback after retiring following the 2010 season, and he allowed one walk and had three strikeouts before being pulled after allowing a lead-off single in the sixth. But don't get overanxious, Pettitte isn't coming out of the Minors anytime soon despite the injury to Pineda, the struggles of RHP Freddy Garcia, and the continued decline of RHP Phil Hughes.
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