Sounds like the Yankees may not have first baseman Greg Bird for the start of the regular season.
Earlier today, Greg Bird was scratched from his scheduled start and sent for tests on his sore right foot. The Yankees have since announced an MRI and CT scan revealed right foot inflammation, and that Bird will see a specialist in New York on Monday. Opening Day is Thursday.
“I’m worried about it, to be honest,” said Brian Cashman to Marly Rivera earlier today. “I’m not sure what we’re dealing with. But when Greg, when he can’t tee it up, it’s a problem for us because he’s a vital member of our organization.