Yankees catcher Jorge Posada may be able to rejoin the team for a weekend series in Cleveland after missing more than three weeks because of a strained right hamstring.
Its possible as early as Friday, yeah, New York manager Joe Girardi said before Wednesday nights game at Texas. Hes a big bat weve been missing. Hes another big bat to add to the middle of that order. Well wait to see how he feels and go from there. If he feels fine, theres a good chance well activate him Friday.
Posada caught for five innings in an extended spring training intrasquad game on Wednesday. He hurt himself May 4 against Boston and is on the 15-day disabled list.
Posada ran from first to third on a single and threw out a runner trying to steal second base in the intrasquad game. The five-time AL All-Star played three innings in the field during a simulated game Tuesday.
Girardi said he doesnt want to take any chances with his starting catcher.
I want to make sure hes 100 percent, Girardi said. We expect him to be able to catch and catch nine innings.
