NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Tyler Austin #26 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Tyler Austin is one step closer to returning to action.
Tyler Austin set to begin rehab stint Friday with @TampaYankees: https://t.co/Tg8ZO1LWKG pic.twitter.com/qfedBq2XC6
According to the YES Network, Austin is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the Tampa Yankees.