Here's an up-to-date tracker on the Yankees' injuries...
Nov. 4, 12:26 p.m.
DJ LeMahieu, who missed the entire postseason due to an injured foot, is still in the middle of a decision process when it comes to the potential of surgery, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday.
LeMahieu made an effort to be on the ALDS roster against the Cleveland Guardians and then the ALCS roster against the Houston Astros, but was not in proper condition to play.
LeMahieu was out from Sept. 5 to Sept. 29 due to the injury, and returned on Sept. 30. But he was too limited to make much of an impact down the stretch of the regular season.
Oct. 23, 9:39 p.m.
LHP Nestor Cortes left Game 4 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros in the third inning with a groin injury.
Cortes pitched two scoreless innings before giving up back-to-back walks to start the third. That caused manager Aaron Boone and the Yankees athletic trainer to check on Cortes. They determined he was fine to continue, but the lefty served up a game-tying three-run home run to Jeremy Pena. After the home run, the Yankees went out to check on Cortes again, who left the game soon after.
Cortes’ four-seam fastball velocity dropped from 92 mph in the first inning to 88 mph in the third inning.
Oct. 18, 8:02 p.m.
The Yankees are headed to the ALCS to face Houston, but they'll be down an outfielder when the series begins Wednesday.
Aaron Hicks said in the clubhouse following the 5-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians that tests on his left knee showed a six-week recovery period, ending his postseason.
“Pretty much I’m going to be out for six weeks and pretty much my season is over," said Hicks.
"Extremely disappointing. Obviously, [reaching the ALCS is] something special. I want to be a part of it and now I’m no longer going to be able to play on the field and do my best to help this team win and win a World Series. Now I’ve just got to watch on the sidelines."
Hicks was injured in the third inning when he collided with Oswaldo Cabrera on a fly ball to shallow left field. Hicks and Cabrera bumped knees, resulting in Hicks leaving the game.
The veteran was unsure as to whether or not he'll be able to travel with the team to the ALCS and beyond.
Oct. 18, 5:45 p.m.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks left Tuesday's ALDS Game 5 after colliding with Oswaldo Cabrera in the outfield.
The team later announced that Hicks left the game with a left knee injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
In the third inning, Guardians OF Steven Kwan lofted a flyball between left field and third base causing Josh Donaldson, Hicks and Cabrera to converge on the ball. Cabrera's knee banged against Hicks' knee and the veteran outfielder went down in a heap.
After trying to walk it off, Hicks was pulled from the game. Marwin Gonzalez replaced him in left field.
Oct. 18, 2:00 p.m.
Taking batting practice for the first time since not making the Yankees' ALDS roster, DJ LeMahieu is now “hopeful” he can make the team’s ALCS roster, should they make it that far.
The third baseman says his foot feels a little better, according to NY Daily News' Kristie Ackert.
But first, New York needs to beat the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Game 5 of the ALDS before any talk of the ALCS roster takes place.
Oct. 14, 10:38 a.m.
Aaron Boone said on Friday that he's hopeful OF Andrew Benintendi (hand) and RHP Ron Marinaccio (shin) could return for the potential ALCS, and will get extra work in Tampa in preparation.
Benintendi had surgery on Sept. 6 to repair a broken hamate bone in his hand after suffering the injury on a swing and miss on Sept. 2.
Marinaccio was placed on the IL on Oct. 4 with a stress reaction in his shin, making him ineligible for the ALDS roster.
Additionally, Boone said that Frankie Montas (right shoulder inflammation) could also potentially rejoin the team for the ALCS as the RHP threw a bullpen session recently. Montas received a cortisone shot and was placed on the 15-day IL on Sept. 20, retroactive to Sept. 17.
Oct. 11, 4:20 p.m.
The Yankees released their ALDS roster ahead of their Game 1 matchup with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night and two notable missing pieces include DJ LeMahieu and Scott Effross.
According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, LeMahieu is dealing with a foot fracture which makes it difficult for him to pivot. The infielder has not been ruled out if the Yankees were to advance, but Sherman notes he seems unlikely to play again this season.
"I just wanted to see him take live at-bats yesterday and just watching him I know he’s compromised," manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday. "So I brought him in and, you know he wanted to give it a go and was willing to give it a go… but just watching him he is really compromised and just felt like it wasn’t the responsible thing to do.
"I appreciate all that he’s been through and all that he’s been willing to do to try and make it work, and we’re leaving the door open as far as moving forward, you know hopefully if we get deeper into the playoffs, but right now I felt like he was compromised too much."
As for Effross, YES Network's Jack Curry says the right-hander has been dealing with an elbow issue and will require Tommy John surgery. In 12.2 innings since being acquired from the Chicago Cubs, he allowed just four runs and struck out 12 batters.
"It’s a huge loss," Boone said. "I feel terrible for him and he’s kind of heartbroken over it. It’s a blow, I mean Scotty came over here, pitched really well, I think was gonna have a really big role for us and our bullpen, but now we just gotta support him and get him right and hopefully everything goes well there. Somebody else has to pick up that slack."
One player that did make the ALDS roster is Matt Carpenter who was activated from the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
"He looks really good and feels really good, especially at the plate and even in these last couple of days has continued to move around better..." Boone said. "Right now I see him as that big bat off the bench."
Oct. 10, 4:29 p.m.
Aaron Boone provided a handful of injury and roster updates prior to the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, and noted that the team is "fairly close" to having the playoff roster finalized Monday night after workouts.
Boone was unsure if DJ LeMahieu (toe) would make the roster, adding that the veteran infielder has a workout Monday and the team will make their decision afterwards. LeMahieu was activated off the IL on Sept. 30 and went 4-for-16 at the plate over the final five games of the regular season.
Boone added that Matt Carpenter (left foot fracture) will give the Yanks depth off the bench, and said on Sunday that he even homered off Nestor Cortes in live at-bats.
Wandy Peralta (back) "is good to go and totally comfortable," Boone said. The manager added that he's feeling confident about Clay Holmes, who will throw Monday, and both Domingo German and Jameson Taillon are expected to be in the bullpen for the ALDS
Boone also said that Giancarlo Stanton could be an outfield option “later in the postseason,” as it depends on the slugger's health.
"I wouldn't expect it in play these first couple games," Boone said. "I would have a hard time putting Giancarlo in left field at Yankee Stadium, especially right away. So we'll see as this thing unfolds. Giancarlo is going to, you know, kind of work towards that and maybe at some point in the postseason, it will be an option, but we'll see."
Oct. 6, 5:45 p.m.
Aaron Boone was asked on The Michael Kay Show the status of Matt Carpenter for the postseason.
"I expect him to be on the roster," Boone said Thursday. The skipper did say he doesn't expect Carpenter to play the field if he returns.
The Yankees won't play until Tuesday for Game 1 of the ALDS against the winner of the Guardians and Rays, so their roster for that round doesn't have to be in until closer to the date.
Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m.
Aaron Boone revealed prior to the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader that RHP Ron Marinaccio will be put on the IL with a stress reaction in his shin.
The designation makes Marinaccio ineligible to play in the ALDS, but he can join the roster if the Yankees make the ALCS.
Boone said that his young right-hander wanted to pitch through it, but the organization felt it was better to get him rested up for a longer postseason run.
RHP Albert Abreu will join the team in place of Marinaccio.
Oct. 3, 1:25 p.m.
Prior to their final regular season series against the Texas Rangers, the Yankees reinstated RHP Miguel Castro from the 60-day IL.
In a corresponding move, RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez, who made a spot-start for New York on Sunday afternoon, was designated for assignment.
Castro appeared in 32 games for the Yankees before landing on the IL and last pitched on July 10. He’s 5-0 with a 4.00 ERA this season.
Oct. 2, 11:45 a.m.
Aaron Boone confirmed before Sunday's game that slugger Matt Carpenter won't return for the team's regular series finale against the Texas Rangers and instead will have some rehab starts with the Somerset Patriots this week.
The team transferred Carpenter to the 60-day IL, formally ending his 2022 regular season. The goal is for Carpenter to be ready for the ALDS in mid-October.
Boone also said that Wandy Peralta will have a rehab assignment in Somerset and won't return until the postseason.
The Yankees also signed RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez to a Major League contract and added him to the active roster. In a corresponding move, the Yankees designated RHP Jacob Barnes for assignment.
Oct. 1, 12:05 p.m.
The Yankees placed Zack Britton on the 60-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue, putting an end to his 2022 season.
Britton pitched in just three games this season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He owned a 13.50 ERA over only 0.2 IP with one strikeout. In his first appearance on Sept. 24 against the Boston Red Sox, Britton walked three and allowed one run on one hit in 0.1 IP. He then threw another 0.1 innings on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and lasted only nine pitches on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.
The team signed RHP Jacob Barnes to a major league contract and selected him to the active roster from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Britton in the bullpen.
Manager Aaron Boone added on Saturday that Clay Holmes will not go to the IL.
Sept. 30, 10:40 p.m.
The Yankees potentially took two hits to their bullpen on Friday night.
Following the loss to Baltimore, Aaron Boone announced that Clay Holmes is dealing with a right shoulder strain and likely won't be able to return to the mound until the ALDS. Holmes recently received a cortisone shot, according to Boone.
Meanwhile, Zack Britton threw just nine pitches on Friday before exiting the game with left elbow fatigue. Boone said he believes Britton's elbow is fine, and that the team simply didn't want to push him too much as he ramps back up from Tommy John surgery.
Sept. 30, 2:59 p.m.
The Yankees have activated INF DJ LeMahieu from the IL, the team announced Friday.
OF Tim Locastro was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room on the roster.
LeMahieu has been dealing with a lingering toe injury, and it is unclear how much he'll he able to contribute.
The Yankees will use the final seven regular season games to find out how much LeMahieu can provide before making a decision on whether he'll be on the playoff roster.
Sept. 29, 3:20 p.m.
Yankees reliever Michael King received images on his elbow that confirmed he does not need Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL, according to Gary Phillips.
King said that "everything checked out," and plans to start throwing between late October and late November after x-rays showed the bones from his fractured elbow have healed.
He was placed on the 60-day IL on July 23 when it was announced he would miss the remainder of the season. King's goal in his rehab process is to not miss any time during the 2023 season, he told Phillips.
In 34 appearances during the 2022 season, King went 6-3 with a 2.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and recorded 66 strikeouts over 51 innings.
Sept. 27, 5:54 p.m.
The Yankees could soon be getting another piece back into their lineup,
According to manager Aaron Boone, "there's a chance" that infielder DJ LeMahieu could be activated for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, though the skipper also pointed to Friday's opener against the Baltimore Orioles as a potential return date.
Boone said the last couple of days have been encouraging for LeMahieu, and that "we’re about at that point of ‘let’s go give this thing a go.'”
Sept. 26, 6:37 p.m.
The Yankees are hopeful that Matt Carpenter (left foot fracture) can return during next week's season-finale series at the Texas Rangers, Aaron Boone told reporters in Toronto before Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
"We're still a ways away from even having an idea if that's going to be possible or not," Boone said, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.
Carpenter has not played for the Yankees since Aug. 8, when he suffered the injury in a 9-4 win at the Seattle Mariners.
The Yankees close the regular season on the road with a four-game series against the Rangers next Monday through Thursday.
In other Yankees injury news, Frankie Montas (right shoulder inflammation) is expected to resume throwing at some point this week, Boone said, via NJ.com's Brendan Kuty.
"I do think there's a chance that he can have a role and have an impact for us," Boone said Sunday, according to ESPN. "It's just a matter of how the next couple of weeks go."
"It could be starting, giving us 30 to 40 pitches," Boone added.
Last but not least, DJ LeMahieu (right second toe inflammation) is in Toronto with the Yankees and continues to take on-field hitting and groundballs.
"I feel like he's going to come back in some way, shape or form, and then we'll see what we've got," Boone said, according to Hoch.
Sept. 22, 3:52 p.m.
The Yankees are activating Zack Britton (left elbow UCL reconstruction) before Thursday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
The corresponding move will be Wandy Peralta being placed on the IL due to a back issue. Manager Aaron Boone said that Peralta's injury is not that serious and he's expected to be back for the season-ending series against the Texas Rangers.
Britton has not pitched in an MLB game since Aug. 19, 2021.
As he worked his way back, Britton spent the past month on a rehab assignment that ran from Aug. 24 through Tuesday with Low-A Tampa, Double-A Somerset, and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
In 6.2 IP over eight games, Britton allowed one run on four hits while striking out seven and walking two.
Most recently, Britton made an appearance in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Britton worked quick, throwing only four pitches -- all strikes -- and allowing one hit over the scoreless frame.
Sept. 22, 1:45 p.m.
The Yankees returned Scott Effross (right shoulder strain) from the 15-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Effross last pitched for the Yankees on Aug. 20 against the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing 16 pitches while allowing one hit and one strikeout in one inning.
The Yanks placed Effross on the injured list two days later, and he began his rehab assignment this past Sunday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Effross threw 18 pitches (14 strikes) in the sixth-inning appearance, allowing two runs on three hits -- a leadoff home run by Bobby Dalbec -- and two doubles.
In eight games with the Yankees, who acquired Effross from the Chicago Cubs via an Aug. 1 trade, he has a 3.24 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 8.1 IP.
Sept. 20, 4:14 p.m.
After an MRI revealed inflammation in his right shoulder, RHP Frankie Montas received a cortisone shot and was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 17. He will be shut down for roughly 10 days.
In his place, the Yankees reinstated OF Harrison Bader from the 60-day IL who will be playing center field tonight and batting seventh against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Meanwhile, DJ LeMahieu -- who has been out since Sept. 5 due to a toe injury -- was expected to take batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game, per multiple reports.
The Yankees also transferred RHP Miguel Castro's rehab assignment from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Sept. 18, 12:25 p.m.
The Yankees reinstated slugger Anthony Rizzo from the 10-day IL prior to the team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Rizzo went to the IL on Sept. 6 after suffering continued headaches from an epidural he received for his injured back.
In a corresponding move, OF Estevan Florial was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Sept. 18, 12:05 a.m.
Frankie Montas awaits MRI results on his right shoulder Sunday, but he remains optimistic.
"Probably," Montas said when asked, based on how he currently feels, if he thinks he can make his next start.
Montas, who met with reporters in Milwaukee after Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Brewers, explained how his arm felt "better."
"Today, when I woke up, I thought it was going to be worse -- but it was just like normal soreness from pitching, so that's why I'm feeling like that, it's nothing crazy," Montas said.
Sept. 17, 4:35 p.m.
Yankees starter Frankie Montas struggled again on Friday, and it sounds like he could be dealing with a possible injury.
Montas told reporters on Saturday that he felt "a bit of an impingement" in his right shoulder when he woke up on Friday, but made his start anyway, though he had trouble staying loose, per YES Network's Meredith Marakovits.
Marakovits also reports that Montas will not make his next start on regular rest, and an IL stint could be a possibility.
Sept. 15, 8:28 p.m.
Luis Severino pitched well in his first rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday night.
The righty went 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out six with one walk. Severino threw 56 pitches against Worcester, 40 of which went for strikes.
Sept. 15, 12:49 p.m.
The Yankees transferred Luis Severino's rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Severino is set to start Thursday's 6:35 p.m. game against the Worcester Red Sox.
He has two minor-league starts under his belt -- Sept. 1 in Low-A Tampa and Sept. 7 with Double-A Somerset -- since working back from a lat injury.
Severino, who last pitched for the Yankees in a July 13 game against the Cincinnati Reds, allowed two runs on four hits (one home run) while striking out four and walking none over four innings with Double-A Somerset last week.
Sept. 14, 5:32 p.m.
Aaron Boone said prior to Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox that the team plans to activate Aroldis Chapman from the IL on Friday before the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Boone also said that Anthony Rizzo is still in play to be activated from his IL stint on Sunday for the series finale.
Sept. 11, 12:26 p.m.
As expected, Miguel Castro, Aroldis Chapman and Harrison Bader began rehab assignments for Double-A Somerset on Sunday.
Additionally, Zack Britton's rehab assignment has been transferred from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Double-A.
Sept. 10, 11:18 a.m.
It appears the Yanks have some relief help on the way as Aroldis Chapman, Miguel Castro and Zack Britton will all throw for Double-A Somerset this weekend in Hartford, Aaron Boone said during his pregame news conference.
Chapman is coming back from his second stint on the IL, most recently for a leg infection that stemmed from getting a new tattoo, but has struggled when he’s been on the mound this season.
In 36 games, the lefty is 2-3 with a 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and has struck out 35 batters in 30.2 innings. He is 9-for-9 in save opportunities this season, though.
In his first season in the Bronx, crossing over from the Mets, Castro has gone 5-0 in 32 games and sports a 4.00 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP in 27 innings. He hasn’t thrown in a game since July 10 (right shoulder strain) against the Boston Red Sox when he gave up four runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk without retiring a batter.
Meanwhile, Britton has yet to appear in a game for the Yankees this season as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery in 2021.
Boone also confirmed that Harrison Bader will be with the Double-A squad this weekend. Prior to Saturday’s game, New York reinstated Josh Donaldson from the paternity leave and DFA’d Ronald Guzman.
Sept. 9, 4:15 p.m.
Harrison Bader, whom the Yankees acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for Jordan Montgomery, will likely start a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to Aaron Boone.
Bader (foot) has yet to play in a game for the Yankees and hasn't played in a game since June 26 with the Cardinals.
Boone also said Josh Donaldson is expected to return from paternity leave on Saturday.
Sept. 8, 5:00 p.m.
According to manager Aaron Boone, there’s a chance starter Luis Severino returns for next week’s two-game series with the Boston Red Sox (Sept. 13-14).
Boone said the team is still deciding whether or not to have Severino throw one more rehab outing “just to get a little more built up.” Severino threw four innings in his most recent outing on Wednesday night.
Additionally, the Yankees officially placed DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 5) with right second toe inflammation and recalled Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Sept. 8, 4:15 p.m.
The Yankees will place DJ LeMahieu on the IL due to a toe injury.
Manager Aaron Boone told The Michael Kay Show on Thursday the news and that Miguel Andujar will remain on the team.
Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Luis Severino made his first rehab outing with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday afternoon, as he continues to work his way closer to a return in pinstripes.
The right-hander pitched 4.0 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with four strikeouts while throwing a total of 45 pitches (35 strikes).
Severino retired 10 straight batters to end his afternoon.
Sept. 6, 4:11 p.m.
Anthony Rizzo is going to the IL after suffering continued headaches from an epidural he received last weekend for his injured back.
According to Aaron Boone, the IL designation has more to do with the headaches than it does with his back, which is feeling better.
Sept. 5, 4:35 p.m.
Giancarlo Stanton left Monday's 5-2 victory over the Twins after fouling a couple of pitches off his foot early in the game. In the fifth inning, Stanton came up and after fouling off a pitch he planted his foot and was in visible pain.
The slugger would complete the at-bat, but was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning. After the game, Aaron Boone said that x-rays came back negative and he wasn't sure if Stanton will be in the lineup Tuesday.
Boone also confirmed that Andrew Benintendi will have surgery Tuesday to repair a broken hamate bone in his hand.
Sept. 5, 11:25 a.m.
Prior to Monday's game, manager Aaron Boone gave a number of updates on injured players.
Anthony Rizzo is still at home under doctor’s orders to rest because he was getting headaches from the epidural he got over the weekend, although his back is doing well. He’ll be able to return Wednesday to ramp up if he doesn’t have headaches Tuesday.
Harrison Bader is doing a full ramp up Monday and will go through his usual workouts over the week.
“This will be an important week for him,” Boone said.
If all goes well, they have a target date of Sept. 13 for a rehab start but could be moved up if he’s doing better.
Andrew Benintendi could have surgery Tuesday and is just waiting on the go-ahead from doctors.
Aroldis Chapman is to work some point this week. The earliest he can return is Sept. 8 but Boone doesn’t believe he’ll be ready by then.
Sept. 4, 5:50 p.m.
Andrew Benintendi broke the hook of his hamate bone and will require surgery, according to Aaron Boone.
Boone didn't offer a potential return date for Benintendi but Mets catcher James McCann was out for six weeks with the same injury in May.
Sept. 3, 8:27 p.m.
Luis Severino appears to be getting closer and closer to rejoining the Yankees.
The righty threw 22 pitches for Low-A Tampa on Friday night, but according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Severino threw 18 more pitches indoors after the game went into a weather delay.
According to Hoch, Severino is expected to throw about 50 pitches in his next outing on Sept. 7, and could then be ready to head back to the majors after that if all goes well.
Sept. 3, 4:37 p.m.
Andrew Benintendi has been placed on the IL, as the outfielder needs more imaging done on his injured wrist, according to Aaron Boone.
Benintendi suffered the injury on Friday night on a swing and miss, saying he felt a "pop" and numbness in his right wrist. Initial X-rays came back negative and Benintendi received an MRI earlier in the day on Saturday.
The Yanks called up Estevan Florial to fill Benintendi's spot on the roster.
Sept. 3, 3:22 p.m.
Nestor Cortes threw 45 pitches over three innings in a simulated game on Saturday and came out of it saying his arm felt "great."
After his outing, Cortes, who has been on the IL with a left groin strain since Aug. 22, said he expects to rejoin the team next week, "maybe somewhere along the Minnesota series."
Sept. 2, 11:45 p.m.
Luis Severino made his first rehab start with the Low-A Tampa Tarpons on Friday night. The right-hander pitched 2.0 innings, allowing no runs on just one hit with three strikeouts and no walks. Severino threw 22 pitches, 16 of which were strikes.
Sept. 2, 10:50 p.m.
In the top of the third inning of Friday's game in Tampa, with two men on and one out, Andrew Benintendi swung at a fastball up and in from Jeffrey Springs, and even though he didn’t make contact, Benintendi immediately began shaking his right hand. Benintendi walked straight into the dugout, and was replaced by Oswaldo Cabrera.
The team later announced that Benintendi suffered a right wrist injury and while initial X-rays came back negative, the outfielder will undergo an MRI on Saturday. According to Aaron Boone, Benintendi felt a "pop" in his wrist and experienced some numbness.