Jacoby Ellsbury Looking To Return To Center Field Thursday For The Opener At Toronto

New York center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury looks to return from the seven -day concussion disabled list on Thursday when New York opens their four  -game series against Toronto. 

  Jacoby Ellsbury reported that his headaches have dissipated, and Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that the outfielder could return to the lineup when he is eligible to be activated from the seven-day concussion disabled list on Thursday. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

Ellsbury said that Tuesday "is the best day" he has had since crashing into the center-field fence at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, robbing the Royals' Alcides Escobar of an extra-base hit. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

"It's something -- as far as a headache -- you don't know when it's going to go away," Ellsbury said. "But I'm happy where I'm at today, and I guess I'll try to do as much as I can and try to get back on the field as soon as possible. Yeah, today is a good day." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

Ellsbury added that he has been receiving treatment on his sprained neck, and that is also improving. Ellsbury remained in the game immediately following the crash, then was replaced by Aaron Hicks at the start of the next inning. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

"You never want to walk off the field," Ellsbury said. "I probably shouldn't have stayed in, but I wanted to stay in. I mean, you know, you start to feel better through the at-bat. But we did everything right and then realized it's not the smartest to continue playing." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

Girardi said that the Yankees would have Ellsbury do some running on the field Tuesday at Camden Yards and possibly hit in the batting cage. Ellsbury said that he believes he will be on the travel roster to Toronto. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

New York manager Joe Girardi had this to say about Jacoby Ellsbury's concussion. "I think it comes down to how he reacts to the exercise," Girardi said. "He has to pass the [concussion] test again. You just never know how a guy is going to react once they start moving around." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233357510/yankees-jacoby-ellsbury-feeling-better/

If Jacoby Ellsbury does return Thursday to center field will he be as effective as he was before he had the concussion?