TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton is not throwing because of a sore pitching elbow, was to be examined by a doctor on Tuesday and could miss the start of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Britton’s ulnar collateral ligament was not suspected of being hurt, an injury that could require Tommy John surgery. Boone said Britton felt soreness Sunday night following a bullpen session and had an MRI of his elbow on Monday. He’s actually been throwing pretty well early in spring.”Britton, a two-time All-Star, was 1-2 with a 1.89 ERA and eight saves in 20 appearances during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Britton is entering his fourth full season with the Yankees and is starting the third season of a contract now worth $52 million over four years.

Source: thestar March 09, 2021 16:01 UTC