CC Sabathia To Return To Baseball Activities

After going under the knife this off season the thirty eight year old will return to the diamond sooner rather then later.

-- CC Sabathia is one step closer to his anticipated return to the Yankees' rotation, as the team announced on Tuesday that the left-hander has been cleared to resume workouts and begin baseball activities. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376

Sabathia had a health scare in December that prompted the discovery of a blocked artery, and doctors inserted a stent on Dec. 11. The 18-year veteran underwent a follow-up stress test on Tuesday and remains on track to report to Spring Training with pitchers and catchers on Feb. 13. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said last week that he expects Sabathia to open the season in the team's rotation, though Sabathia will first need to serve a five-game suspension for throwing at the Rays' Jesus Sucre in a Sept. 29 game at Tropicana Field. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376

Sabathia experienced acid reflux, heartburn and an increased amount of perspiration while riding an exercise bike in December. He was evaluated at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and is said to have an excellent short-term and long-term prognosis. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376

"We're thankful for CC responding or reacting to the complaints he was having in such an intelligent way to make sure he got the care necessary, so there were no serious consequences," Cashman said. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376

The positive report could prompt the Yankees to resume negotiations involving right-hander Sonny Gray, as Cashman said those talks slowed as a result of Sabathia's initial hospital visit. To date, 11 teams have shown interest in Gray, including the Braves, Brewers, Mariners, Padres and Reds. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-cleared-for-baseball-activities/c-302491376