According to MLB injury updates, “Greg Bird is scheduled to see foot specialist Dr. Martin O’Malley on Monday in New York.” An initial MRI and CT scan showed inflammation in Bird’s surgically repaired foot. It seems likely he will begin the season at least on the Yankees bench if not the disabled list.
Bird fouled a ball off his foot about the same time last year, resulting in a three-month-plus trip to the DL and eventual surgery.
Although he didn’t return to the Yankees lineup until the end of August, he was outstanding, posting a .