MARCH 22, 2021•THESTAR.COM
Blue Jays lose closer Kirby Yates for ‘multiple weeks’ with arm injuryWithout Yates — signed as a free agent for one year at $5.5 million (U.S.) — the Jays could rely on a closer-by-committee with Jordan Romano...
Could fill in at closer for YatesRomano appears to be next in line to close games for Toronto to begin the season after Kirby Yates (arm) revealed Monday that he would miss multiple weeks after being diagnosed wit...
ImpactToronto had never officially named Yates its closer after signing him to a one-year deal this offseason, but he had been in line to fill that role so long as he made a full recovery from the procedure he required last fall to remove bone spurs from his elbow. Based on his comments Monday, Yates seems to have suffered a setback that leaves him without a definitive timeline for a return, opening the door for Romano to potentially step in as the Blue Jays' ninth-inning man. Before his own 2020 campaign was cut short by a sprained finger, Romano was a breakout performer in the Toronto bullpen, posting a 1.23 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB in 14.2 innings while scooping up two saves and five holds. He's returned to action healthily and effectively this spring, and his skills could make him an elite option at closer if he's able to hold down the job for the duration of Yates' absence.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Yates out 'multiple weeks' with arm strainBlue Jays reliever Kirby Yates has been diagnosed with a flexor-pronator strain in his right arm, the club announced on Monday He’s expected...
MARCH 22, 2021•MLB.COM
Set to miss time with arm injuryYates said Monday that he expects to miss multiple weeks after he was diagnosed with a flexor pronator strain in his right arm, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe injury is an unfortunate break for Yates, who was believed to be back to 100 percent at spring training after requiring a procedure last year to address bone chips in his elbow. The fact that he's now dealing with another arm injury is troubling, and the Blue Jays aren't expected to provide a concrete timeline for his return until the team evaluates him further. Jordan Romano and Rafael Dolis become the most likely candidates to pick up saves for Toronto to begin the season, after Yates had looked to be locked in as the team's closer upon signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal over the winter.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
5 bold predictions for New York Yankees in 2021: Big year for Giancarlo Stanton?The Yankees are prepared to end their World Series drought. Here are five bold predictions for Aaron Boone's squad for the 2021 season. The...
MARCH 22, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
Not close to game actionAndujar (hand) isn't expected to get into game action any time soon, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ImpactAndujar hasn't gotten into a game since March 10 as he battles a strained right hand. It looks as though he's running out of time to get up to speed by Opening Day and will likely open the year on the injured list.
MARCH 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Battle for 5th? Yankees will need to rely on both Domingo German and Deivi Garcia as pitching depth is keyThe so-called “battle” goes behind the curtain Monday.
MARCH 22, 2021•MCALL.COM
