New York Yankees updates/news: Roster cuts includes two top prospects, Gary Sanchez injury update

Injuries continue to mount for the Yanks, who extended Gary Sanchez’s recovery time after coming up with a stiff back following consecutive games behind the plate last week.

“Gary is better today,” Boone said on Monday. “He’ll probably do some catching stuff today.”

Sanchez was able to hit on Monday, proving that his injury was more of a cautionary tale.

“I didn’t feel like I wanted to rush him back into games, so he’ll stay back (in Tampa and probably catch (Adam Ottavino’s bullpen) and maybe some other guys on Wednesday,” Boone said.

“He’ll get live ABs Thursday, and then the plan would be for him to be in the lineup Friday.”

Sanchez was 1-for-17 hitting before picking up his injury, continuing his pitiful performance at the plate after struggling significantly during the 2019 postseason.

By Alexander Wilson

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