Another day of Spring Training is in the books and we’re another day closer to the first Grapefruit League game. Joe Girardi has not yet announced his starter for the exhibition season opener, but that should happen soon. Here are today’s photos and here are today’s notes from camp:
- As usual, Chad Jennings has the day’s workout groups. Aroldis Chapman and CC Sabathia threw bullpen sessions while Michael Pineda, Luis Severino, Andrew Miller, Dellin Betances, and Chasen Shreve were among those to throw live batting practice. Aaron Judge apparently hit a ball over the left-center field scoreboard at George M. Steinbrenner Field. That’s quite a shot. [Jared Diamond]
- Starlin Castro is willing and ready to play third base. “Joe talked to me and asked me if I could play third base. I said, ‘Yes.’ I never played there, but that’s what Spring Training is about. Start practicing and see how it feels,” he said. Both Castro and Rob Refsnyder will work out at the hot corner. [Jack Curry, George King]
- Brett Gardner (wrist) felt fine following yesterday’s hitting session — it was his first time swinging a bat since the wildcard game — and he wanted to hit again today, but the team didn’t let him. “He wasn’t feeling it,” said Gardner, referring to head trainer Steve Donohue. [Jennings]
- Domingo German went for an MRI after feeling pain in his elbow during his morning bullpen session. He is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Hopefully it’s just scar tissue breaking up. We’ll find out soon enough. [Mark Feinsand]
- And finally, Ronald Torreyes reported to camp today after being held up by some visa issues. All 69 players are now in camp. [Jennings]
This is tonight’s open thread. The Knicks and Devils are playing tonight, plus you’ve got some college basketball too. You know what to do with the open thread.
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