Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery,

News: Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. Nady has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and originally was told that he'd likely need a season-ending operation. But after additional tests and exams, doctors recommended a program of rest and strengthening exercises rather than Tommy John surgery, a procedure Nady had in 2001. "Obviously, I wanted to avoid surgery if possible. You've got to do what's right. I hope going this route ends up working out," he said. The recommendation came after Dr. Lewis Yocum reviewed tests on Nady's elbow. Yocum, the Los Angeles Angels medical director, performed Tommy John surgery on Nady's elbow in September 2001. It's unclear when Nady might be able to get back in the lineup. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Tuesday he was told Nady could begin swinging a bat in three weeks. He will go through four to six weeks of rehabilitation, general manager Brian Cashman said. "Obviously, start hitting before throwing. I think it's all on how you feel. So hopefully, it works," Nady said. "I feel all right. I haven't done a whole lot. So hopefully, the next couple days. I already asked if I could swing a bat left-handed. I'm getting bored." [...]

The Yankees had originally feared that the injury, which has

The Yankees had originally feared that the injury, which has sidelined Nady since April 14, might be a torn ligament which would have required Tommy John surgery. Nady has already undergone ligament replacement surgery once, back in 2001. No word yet on his recovery timetable.

Nady (elbow) will rehab for three weeks and then begin hitting

Nady (elbow) will rehab for three weeks and then begin hitting again, NY Newsday reports. [...]

According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier

News: According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier Nady has been diagnosed with a strained ligament in his elbow. It had been feared that he had a tear that would require season-ending Tommy John surgery, but his recovery time is now considered to be "several weeks" instead. Peter Abraham of the New York Journal News reports that Nady thinks he will be out 4-6 weeks. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Tuesday he was told Nady could begin swinging a bat in three weeks. [...]

Though Xavier Nady won't need surgery on his injured right elbow,

Though Xavier Nady won't need surgery on his injured right elbow, he is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a partial ligament tear. An earlier report indicated that he could miss up to a month, but now it appears that a month is the earliest he would be able to return to action. [...]

Yankees | Nady could return in four to six weeks

Updating a previous item, Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is hoping to return to the team in four to six weeks.

According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier

News: According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier Nady has been diagnosed with a strained ligament in his elbow. It had been feared that he had a tear that would require season-ending Tommy John surgery, but his recovery time is now considered to be "several weeks" instead. Peter Abraham of the New York Journal News reports that Nady thinks he will be out 4-6 weeks. [...]

Report: Nady Won't Have Surgery

SI.com reports Xavier Nady has a partially torn elbow ligament and will attempt to heal it through rest and rehabilitation, not season-ending surgery.

The Web site says, "He will likely need to rehab the injury for a period of weeks, perhaps a month."

Xavier Nady reportedly won't need surgery on his injured right

Xavier Nady reportedly won't need surgery on his injured right elbow and is expected be able to return this season after rehab. SI.com reports that Nady is feeling better, but is likely to need weeks of rehab and could be out a month. [...]

According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier

News: According to WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees OF Xavier Nady has been diagnosed with a strained ligament in his elbow. It had been feared that he had a tear that would require season-ending Tommy John surgery, but his recovery time is now considered to be "several weeks" instead. [...]

Nady (elbow) will not need season-ending surgery, SI's Jon Heyman

Nady (elbow) will not need season-ending surgery, SI's Jon Heyman reports. [...]

Yankees | Nady will avoid surgery

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow, but he will not have to undergo surgery. Nady will likely need to rehab his injury for a period of weeks rather than months.

Nady hopes to know by Monday whether or not he will require

Nady hopes to know by Monday whether or not he will require surgery. "It doesn't actually feel that bad," Nady said on Sunday.

The Yankees still don't have an official diagnosis on Xavier

The Yankees still don't have an official diagnosis on Xavier Nady's injured right elbow. They've taken two X-rays and a CT scan in the last four days, but still nothing. [...]

Yankees | Doctor to review Nady's test results

The Associated Press reports Dr. Lewis Yocum will review New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady's (elbow) test results Monday, April 20, to determine his course of action. Yocum performed Nady's Tommy John surgery in 2001.

Dr. Lewis Yocum will review the results of the tests on RF Xavier

News: Dr. Lewis Yocum will review the results of the tests on RF Xavier Nady's injured right elbow Monday before deciding what to do. Yocum performed reconstructive surgery on Nady's elbow in September 2001. [...]

A diagnosis on Nady's injured arm should come Monday, the Newark

A diagnosis on Nady's injured arm should come Monday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. [...]

Yankees | Team physician wants to consult with Yocum regarding Nady

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) had a non-dye MRI exam Saturday, April 18, and team physician Christopher Ahmad wants to consult with Dr. Lewis Yocum before deciding what to do next, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees RF Xavier Nady, on the disabled list with an injured

News: Yankees RF Xavier Nady, on the disabled list with an injured right elbow, had a non-dye MRI as doctors try to determine whether he has a torn ligament that requires surgery. [...]

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that a CT scan on Xavier Nady's

News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that a CT scan on Xavier Nady's injured right shoulder revealed little and Nady has been scheduled for another MRI Saturday. "The scan showed there was some bone damage and the MRI showed there was some ligament damage," Nady said "Now it's about finding out if it's new or old, or what the extent of it is." [...]

A CT scan on Friday showed Nady has bone damage in his right

A CT scan on Friday showed Nady has bone damage in his right elbow elbow, while an MRI on Wednesday revealed ligament damage, the team's official web site reports. He'll have another set of tests on Saturday. [...]

To that end, Nady will undergo a second MRI on Saturday afternoon.

To that end, Nady will undergo a second MRI on Saturday afternoon. The outfielder has already had one MRI, two X-rays and a CT scan this week. But team doctors have ordered this fifth -- and they believe final -- test, which they hope will bring a measure of clarity to Nady's situation. As long as the Yankees continue to administer tests, there seems to be a chance that Nady, who underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow in 2001, can avoid another operation and return to play this season.

Yankees | CT scan reveals bone damage in Nady's elbow

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady's (elbow) CT scan Friday, April 17, revealed bone damage in his elbow, and a previous MRI Wednesday, April 15, had revealed ligament damage. Nady will undergo a second MRI without dye Saturday, April 18, in hopes that it will bring more clarity to the situation. "There is no conclusive news on what his injury is right now," manager Joe Girardi said. "That's why they're doing more tests -- to find out exactly what it is."

Tests on Xavier Nady's injured right elbow revealed more questions

Tests on Xavier Nady's injured right elbow revealed more questions than answers, according to manager Joe Girardi. A CT scan Friday revealed bone damage in the elbow and an MRI on Wednesday revealed ligament damage, but it's unclear how old the injuries may be. [...]

Yankees | Nady sent for CT scan

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) was sent for a CT scan on his injured right elbow Friday, April 17. The team is expecting to receive the results of the scan later Friday.

The New York Post reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady continues

News: The New York Post reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady continues to undergo tests as he tries to avoid an operation on his injured elbow. Nady has had an MRI, X-rays, and will have a CT scan on Friday. [...]

The Yankees have placed right fielder Xavier Nady on the 15-day

News: The Yankees have placed right fielder Xavier Nady on the 15-day DL and recalled right-handed reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Nady felt a sharp pain in his right elbow while making a throw Tuesday night at Tampa Bay. He was put on the DL on Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday. Nady had a second X-ray on Thursday and is scheduled for a CT scan Friday. He's trying to remain optimistic that he'll be able to return to the lineup this year. "If you can avoid surgery at all costs, that's what you want to do," Nady said. "If there's a chance for rehab, it's obviously the best way to go. But I think you want to be 100 percent on what's going on in there, so they're going to have every test done." Acquired last July from Pittsburgh, Nady had Tommy John surgery in September 2001. The Yankees hope he doesn't need the elbow ligament replacement procedure again, which would probably end his season. Nick Swisher started in right field in Nady's absence on Thursday. [...]

Nady met with team doctors prior to Thursday's game, but the

Nady met with team doctors prior to Thursday's game, but the Yankees neither confirmed or denied the possibility of surgery. "We've got a little bit of time to figure out what we're going to do," manager Joe Girardi said. What the Yankees do know is that in Nady's absence, Nick Swisher will take over the everyday duties in right field. From time to time, Melky Cabrera may spell Swisher, just as he may for Brett Gardner in center.

The Yankees have placed right fielder Xavier Nady on the 15-day

News: The Yankees have placed right fielder Xavier Nady on the 15-day DL and recalled right-handed reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Nady felt a sharp pain in his right elbow while making a throw Tuesday night at Tampa Bay. He was put on the DL on Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday. Acquired last July from Pittsburgh, Nady had Tommy John surgery in September 2001. The Yankees hope he doesn't need the elbow ligament replacement procedure again, which would probably end his season. Nick Swisher started in right field Thursday against Cleveland, the opening game at the new Yankee Stadium. The 24-year-old Robertson made 25 appearances for the Yankees last season, going 4-0 with a 5.34 ERA. [...]

Yankees placed outfielder Xavier Nady on the disabled list with

Yankees placed outfielder Xavier Nady on the disabled list with right elbow pain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Nady reportedly told teammates that he is likely headed for Tommy John Surgery. [...]

Nady (elbow) was placed on the 15-DL Thursday, the Yankees'

Nady (elbow) was placed on the 15-DL Thursday, the Yankees' official site reports. [...]

The Yankees have said that Nady could be sidelined for an extended

The Yankees have said that Nady could be sidelined for an extended period, which means owners will want to brace themselves for the worst-case scenario and start searching for a replacement. Stay tuned.

Nady told several teammates that he was likely headed for Tommy

Nady told several teammates that he was likely headed for Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his injured throwing elbow, the New York Post reports. [...]

According to the New York Daily News, Xavier Nady told several

According to the New York Daily News, Xavier Nady told several teammates that he is likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Nady will visit a team physician Thursday before anything is made official. [...]

According to the New York Daily News, Xavier Nady told several

According to the New York Daily News, Xavier Nady told several teammates that he was likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Nady will visit a team physician Thursday before anything is made official. [...]

During Tuesday night's 7-2 win over the Rays, Nady -- who had

During Tuesday night's 7-2 win over the Rays, Nady -- who had Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery in 2001 -- felt a sharp pain while making a throw in the seventh inning. On Wednesday, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the initial report from an MRI on Nady's elbow "is not good," according to the AP. Look for the red-hot Nick Swisher to fill the void in right during Nady's absence.

Yankees right-fielder Xavier Nady will be put on the DL with

News: Yankees right-fielder Xavier Nady will be put on the DL with a right elbow injury and could be sidelined for an extended period. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday the initial report from an MRI exam on Nady's elbow "is not good." "We're planning on DLing him Thursday," Girardi said. Nick Swisher will replace Nady in right field. Nady felt a sharp pain while making a throw in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 7-2 win over Tampa Bay. He had elbow ligament replacement surgery Sept. 29, 2001. "It's sore," Nady said. "I'll get a better understanding (Thursday). The original report didn't look great. It's frustrating. It's tough." Nady will be re-examined by Yankees team doctor Christopher Ahmad on Thursday. Neither Girardi nor Nady would disclose details about the initial medical report. "Let's hope Doctor Ahmad can put a brighter picture on it," Girardi said. [...]

Yankees | Nady's season likely over

Updating a previous report, Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady's (elbow) season is likely over after undergoing an MRI Wednesday, April 15. The results of the MRI have not been released, but manager Joe Girardi said the results were not encouraging. Nady has told several teammates that he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery, which would put him out for the entire season. He will be examined by team Dr. Chris Ahmad Thursday, April 16.

There are fears that Nady's elbow may require surgery, Newsday

There are fears that Nady's elbow may require surgery, Newsday reports. [...]

Nady Heading To Dl; Exam 'not Good'

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Yankees right-fielder Xavier Nady will be put on the disabled list with a right elbow injury and could be sidelined for an extended period.

LoHud.com reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady will need surgery

News: LoHud.com reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady will need surgery on his elbow and could be out for the year. An MRI revealed a ligament tear. [...]

Yankees | Nady placed on DL

ESPNews reports the New York Yankees placed OF Xavier Nady (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 15, with an injury to his right elbow.

Xavier Nady told The Journal News that an MRI found a tear in

Xavier Nady told The Journal News that an MRI found a tear in his elbow and he'll see a doctor in New York on Thursday. It sounds like Nady could need season-ending Tommy John surgery. [...]

Though nothing is official, Peter Abraham of the Journal News

Though nothing is official, Peter Abraham of the Journal News reports that Xavier Nady's elbow will need season-ending surgery. We'd wait to drop Nady until a more official announcement is made, but in the meantime, it's time to add Nick Swisher in any mixed leagues where he's still available. [...]

Yankees | Nady may be headed for DL

Updating previous reports, Newsday's Jim Baumbach reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) may be headed for the disabled list after he felt a sharp pain in his right elbow Tuesday, April 14.

Nady (elbow) could be facing a stint on the disabled list depending

Nady (elbow) could be facing a stint on the disabled list depending on the results of his MRI on Wednesday, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Yankees | Nady feels elbow pain, will have MRI

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will have an MRI exam on his right elbow Wednesday, April 15, after feeling a sharp pain while making a throw in the team's 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, April 14. Nady, who had elbow ligament replacement surgery on Sept. 29, 2001, experienced the pain making a throw to the infield. He left the game after the seventh inning was completed.

Xavier Nady returned to action on Tuesday April 14.

Xavier Nady returned to action on Tuesday April 14. .. [...]

Yankees right fielder Xavier Nady will have an MRI exam on his

News: Yankees right fielder Xavier Nady will have an MRI exam on his right elbow Wednesday after feeling a sharp pain while making a throw in Tuesday night's 7-2 win over Tampa Bay. Nady, who had elbow ligament replacement surgery on Sept. 29, 2001, experienced the pain making a throw to the infield after Carlos Pena's single in the seventh. He left the game after the inning was completed. "I'm kind of nervous," Nady said. "It's just frustrating. It's been feeling good for a while. It was pretty painful. The way I felt tonight, I had to say something. I'll know a lot more (Wednesday)." Nick Swisher could start in right field if Nady is out a long period. [...]

Nady said the pain came when he fielded Carlos Pena's single

Nady said the pain came when he fielded Carlos Pena's single to right field and threw to cutoff man Derek Jeter. One batter later, Pat Burrell lofted a game-tying sacrifice fly to right that Nady had to lob in. Stay tuned for an update.

Xavier Nady left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning with a

Xavier Nady left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning with a "sharp pain" in his right elbow. He's scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Nady underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2002, and he's hoping the current pain is simply scar-tissue related. [...]

Nady left Tuesday night's game against the Rays with a sharp

Nady left Tuesday night's game against the Rays with a sharp pain in his right elbow, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

Xavier Nady left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning with a

Xavier Nady left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning with a "sharp pain" in his right elbow. He's scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Nady underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2002, and he's hoping the current pain is simply scar tissue related. [...]

Nady has a hit in each of his first four games, although fantasy

Nady has a hit in each of his first four games, although fantasy owners shouldn't get too worked up about Nady retaining the Yanks' starting right field spot. He struggled to find his power bat in 90 at-bats at Yankee Stadium last season, hitting just .267 with an .804 OPS. It's not to say he can't be a viable option in deeper leagues, but there are far better option in moderate to shallow formats.

The Yankees listed Nick Swisher as the starting right fielder

News: The Yankees listed Nick Swisher as the starting right fielder for Friday's afternoon game in Kansas City. Swisher made his first start of the season on Thursday in Baltimore, going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI. Hideki Matsui is back in the lineup and is the designated hitter. Xavier Nady was not in the starting lineup for the first time this season. [...]

Nady will start in right field and bat sixth in the Yankees'

Nady will start in right field and bat sixth in the Yankees' opener on Monday, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

Yankees RF Xavier Nady (elbow) returned to the lineup during

News: Yankees RF Xavier Nady (elbow) returned to the lineup during Friday's spring game against the Cubs. He belted two singles and scored once in three at-bats. He is now hitting .311 this spring. [...]

Giants like Nady

The Giants like Xavier Nady, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View: Nady was born in Carmel, California, and the Giants would not mind bringing him back to his native state at some point. If reeled in, he would add much needed power to the Giants' outfield.

Yankees | Nady to play Friday

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is scheduled to play right field against the Chicago Cubs Friday, April 3.

Yankees OF Xavier Nady was scratched Wednesday against the Phillies

News: Yankees OF Xavier Nady was scratched Wednesday against the Phillies due to minor swelling in his left elbow. "I'm fine," Nady said. "Obviously, I would have played during the season. I'll play Friday." Nady was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. [...]

Nady did not play Wednesday against the Phillies due to minor

Nady did not play Wednesday against the Phillies due to minor swelling in his left elbow, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Nady scratched from lineup

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Xavier Nady was held out of Wednesday's game because of swelling in his elbow. He was hit by a pitch on Tuesday, but the Yankees are only calling the move precautionary. At this point, he should still be ready for opening day.

Our View: The Yanks will likely take a cautionary approach with Nady all season long as they look for more opportunities to get Nick Swisher in the lineup. Keep an eye on Nady as it is possible that the injury is worse than initially suspected.

Xavier Nady was scratched from Wednesday's lineup, a day after

Xavier Nady was scratched from Wednesday's lineup, a day after getting nailed on the elbow with a pitch. Yankees manager Joe Girardi called the move precautionary. [...]

Nady was diagnosed with a bruised left elbow, and it's unlikely

Nady was diagnosed with a bruised left elbow, and it's unlikely he'll miss any time.