MLB.com reports injured Yankees P Jeff Karstens (groin) made his final extended spring training outing Wednesday. He threw 56 pitches in five innings. The next step is for Karstens is a rehab appearance for Class A Tampa Monday. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Groin - 15-day DL. Expected to make Class A rehab start May 19 (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Karstens continues to work his way back into shape for his possible call up to the majors. The Yankees want to use Karstens in long relief when he is active. He might be called on for a spot start, but Karstens is more of an AL-only Fantasy middle reliever when healthy. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Karstens (groin strain) pitched five innings in an extended spring training game Wednesday. (Updated 05/15/2008)
Advice
He could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week.
MLB.com reports injured Yankees P Jeff Karstens (groin) made his final extended spring training outing Wednesday. He threw 56 pitches in five innings. The next step is for Karstens is a rehab appearance for Class A Tampa Monday. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
Groin - 15-day DL. Expected to make Class A rehab start May 19 (Updated - 5/15/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Karstens continues to work his way back into shape for his possible call up to the majors. The Yankees want to use Karstens in long relief when he is active. He might be called on for a spot start, but Karstens is more of an AL-only Fantasy middle reliever when healthy. (Updated 05/15/2008).
= probable start
