The Yankees' backup catcher, Francisco Cervelli, has been diagnosed with a mild hamstring injury that will most likely have him knocked out of the Yankees' lineup for the rest of spring training.
Joe Girardi, manager of the Yankees, has announced that the Yankees will take an in-depth look at Cervelli every day and list him as a day-to-day injury.
Opening Day for the Yankees is on Sunday, and the Boston Red Sox are eager to take them on and get an early lead in the American League East.
The Yankees are looking to defend their World Series and American League East Division titles in 2010 and see Cervelli as a key player in accomplishing that goal.
Cervelli has been feeling a pinching sensation in his hamstring and is hoping it can be gone quickly before Opening Day. If the injury gets ...
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Francisco Cervelli Possible DL Candidate for Yankees After Hamstring Strain
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Christopher Chavez in MLBComments Off on Francisco Cervelli Possible DL Candidate for Yankees After Hamstring Strain