The New York Yankees have one of the league’s strongest and deepest bullpens, and injury reports from the team suggest that it’s about to get even better soon. Left-hander Zack Britton, one of the anchors of the unit in recent seasons, is close to a return.
To be more specific, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported that everything is ready for Britton to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Saturday. The southpaw is expected to make five appearances before making his return to the big league roster.
Britton has been out of action the whole season to this point after needing surgery to remove a bone spur in his pitching elbow back in March.