Greg Bird Has A Setback In Rehab

It's unfortunate but in any sport, there are going to be injuries at one point or another throughout the season. 

New York pulled Greg Bird back from his rehab assignment Thursday, as there are still concerns the first baseman's leg hasn't healed enough for Major League action. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

While in Oakland for the start of a four-game series against the A's, New York manager Joe Girardi said that Bird would see team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad on Friday. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

All I know is that he said he didn't think his ankle was working right," Girardi said.

Bird was placed on the disabled list on May 2 with a right ankle bruise after a rough start to the season (.100/.250/.200), which came after an excellent performance in Spring Training. Girardi said his strong spring added to the frustration. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

"It's something most teams end up dealing with, an injury you don't want to have and it could be costly for you," Girardi said. "Fortunately, our offense has been really, really good. But we thought he'd be a big part of our offense, but he's not, and it's frustrating." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

When asked if there was a chance the Yankees wouldn't see Bird again this season, he added, "I'm not sure. If it was a stress fracture, you would say, 'Yeah.' But all that's been eliminated. We'll see." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

Greg Bird had played in 12 games between Class A Advanced Tampa and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the rehab assignment, hitting .237/.420/.342 in 50 plate appearances while playing first base. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/

Before the rehab assignment, Greg Bird had been running the bases and was considered healthy enough for game action. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/236725744/yankees-greg-bird-has-setback-in-injury-rehab/