The Yankees received some tough injury news on Thursday, as manager Aaron Boone announced that reliever Scott Effross suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain. Boone was blunt about the situation, stating, “It’s going to take some time,” which suggests this won’t be a short-term absence.
Another Setback in Effross’ Career
A grade 2 hamstring strain is more than just a minor tweak—it typically involves a partial tear and can take anywhere from four to eight weeks to fully heal. That timeline alone would push Effross out of action for at least the first month of the regular season, but the reality is that his road back will take even longer.