The Yankees could see a healthy Greg Bird report to spring training next season.
“Oh, yeah,” the oft-injured first baseman told NJ.com on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. “I’ll be ready. It’s just been a long process. Frustrating.”
Bird, who was visiting his teammates before their 4-0 loss to the Rays, said he is nearly fully recovered from the left plantar fascia tear he sustained at the beginning of the season. The first basemen has been sidelined since April 13 after playing just 10 games.
“I suppose that’s the way it goes sometimes,” said Bird, who was surprised the injury ended his season.