There’s something about spring training can Greg Bird that simply doesn’t mix. The injury bug has struck the New York Yankees this pre-season, and Bird was nearly the latest victim after being hit in the elbow by a pitch.
Manager Aaron Boone immediately pulled him despite the first baseman advocating for his return. Potentially interfering with Bird’s mechanics was not part of Boone’s plan, as he preferred to rule out any injury by sending him for an x-ray on the elbow.
A bit of bruising and swelling was the only takeaway from the x-rays, as they came back negative.