TAMPA — A lingering problem with Brett Gardner’s left wrist is the first ailment in Yankees camp.
Gardner, who wasn’t on the batting practice list for Thursday’s initial full-squad workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field, is being monitored for a bone bruise that he suffered Oct. 6 bracing himself making a catch at the wall against the Astros in a 3-0 AL wild-card loss at Yankee Stadium.
“I know he feels good, we are taking it slow,’’ GM Brian Cashman said. “Spring training is long enough, we don’t have to be rushing. The CT scan showed a bone bruise.