New York Yankees’ sluggers Edwin Encarnacion and Gary Sanchez are expected to return to the lineup for the last series of the regular season against the Texas Rangers.
“Everything I did, nothing bothered me,” said Gary Sanchez. “The plan is to get back before the season ends.” When asked about a timetable Sanchez added, “Hopefully in the next few days, with all I have to do, and after working with the trainers, I can feel the way I feel now.”
Sanchez was dealing with the same groin injury that he had earlier in the season. He’s been sidelined ever since the doubleheader against the Detriot Tigers on September 12th. Encarnacion has also been sidelined since that doubleheader against the Tigers with an oblique strain.
Both players took batting practice Tuesday before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez also completed some agility and condition drills where he responded with no problem. “I’m optimistic that there’s a chance that he could be back at some point in that Texas series,” said manager Aaron Boone.
Edwin Encarnacion and Gary Sanchez are out to take early BP here at The Trop. Aaron Hicks is shagging fly balls. pic.twitter.com/gzFLdJgVu7
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Encarnacion has also been taking consistent swings and completing running drills. “I feel like (Encarnacion) is probably ready and certainly he’s pushing to get in there tomorrow,” said manager Aaron Boone.
Encarnacion who was traded to the New York Yankees earlier this year has been a dependable bat in the lineup where he’s batting .244 with 34 home runs on the season. Sanchez whos signed to a 1 year/$669,800 deal is batting .233 on the year with 34 home runs as well.