Cleveland — The fact that the Yankees are absent on Monday is not uncommon. The strange thing is the fact that it's July 4th.
"That's weird," said DJ Le Mahieu, who wouldn't play on holidays. "I feel we should play. You are supposed to play on July 4. I was surprised to see the schedule."
But 20 days After playing 20 games in, Le Mahieu didn't complain, "I'll take a day off."
They spend it in Pittsburgh and open a series against pirates on Tuesday.
It was after Yankees didn't play on Memorial Day either.
Aaron Boone added that not playing was "definitely" strange, but agreed with Le Mahieu to enjoy a rare holiday.
"We are all very much looking forward to the holidays," said the manager. "It's been a while ... men can charge the battery."
Aroldis Chapman did not pitch on Sunday after walking through all three hitters who faced the return on Saturday. Boone said he wanted to bring the left-handed person back there soon.
"Physically, he was in a pretty good place and the work we were looking at was good," Boone said after the Yankees lost to the Guardian 2-0Said. .. "Now we're overcoming the hump of transforming it into a field." We had a live batting practice session on the pitch and "successfully".
Boone said it could be close to Loaisiga starting rehabilitation assignments. He has been out in a collision on his right shoulder since May 23rd.
Stephen Ridings, who pitched in five games last August, played four scoreless games but collided with his right shoulder.
Boone said a right-handed person couldn't throw the mound. He has been in IL for 60 days.
Ben Rotvet, part of the trade that sent Gary Sanchez and Geo Ursella to Minnesota, took some action after the Meniscus surgery on his left knee in May. I'm back.
Rortvedt had previously missed time with a diagonal injury that kept him out during spring training.
Boone said the 24-year-old, who was acquired before the Yankees exchanged for Texas and Jose Trebino, was "probably ready for game action."
Estevan Florial's future may not be in Yankees, but he may be improving his trade stock.
Triple A In the five games before Scrington / Wilksbar headed for Sunday, the outfielder was nine with four doubles and four homers, four walks and three home runs. It was vs. 16. Strike out.
"He's playing really well," Boone said. "It's good to see him put together a really strong season. He's talented and loves makeup. It's good to see him having a good, strong season in Triple A.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa was pretty strong in this season's short stop, but made a slow error in Sunday's third regular play.
"I know it's frustrating for him, but there are some mistakes this year and he certainly feels he should," Boone said. rice field. "He knows how good he is and how good he is to us .... I don't think they are mentally revoked. No one is as trapped as he. Made some more mistakes than usual. I don't think it's a [sign] of what's coming. "
