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Yankees holding their breath as top reliever is sent for MRI in his elbow

The New York Yankees are holding their breath after they received some extremely worrisome news on Tuesday morning. One of their most reliable relievers, Zack Britton, who struggled with COVID-19 in January, is awaiting the results on an MRI that was performed on his left elbow.

Britton, arguably the Yankees’ most reliable bullpen arm, experienced some soreness after throwing a bullpen and was sent for an MRI. Per manager Aaron Boone, the veteran left-hander will meet with a doctor today.

“Zack Britton recently told the NY Post he got hit pretty hard with COVID-19 in January, and his buildup has been delayed.