Brandon Drury Is Being Brought Up Ahead Of New York's Opener Against Boston

Brandon Drury who has spent sometime on the disabled this season will be back with the big league club for their series against their American League East rival Boston.

The Yankees will reportedly promote infielder Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in advance of Friday's game against the Red Sox, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-promote-infielder-brandon-drury/c-283433866

Drury began the year in the Majors and played in eight games before landing on the disabled list with a nerve issue in the back of his head and neck that caused ongoing migraines and blurry vision. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-promote-infielder-brandon-drury/c-283433866

When he came off the DL in May, he was optioned to Triple-A, where he's excelled this year. He's slashing .314/.419/.488 with 13 doubles, five homers and 29 RBIs in 48 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-promote-infielder-brandon-drury/c-283433866

Drury, 25, was acquired by the Yankees in a three-team trade with the D-backs and Rays in February. He's batting .270 with 32 home runs through 297 games in the big leagues across four seasons. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-promote-infielder-brandon-drury/c-283433866