Yankees | Nady to visit with doctor Tuesday

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum Tuesday, June 30, to determine if he will need a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Yankees OF Xavier Nady has reinjured his elbow and appears headed

News: Yankees OF Xavier Nady has reinjured his elbow and appears headed for season-ending surgery. Nady felt pain when making a throw during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton on Thursday night. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Nady walked off the field in the fifth inning, two innings after feeling pain. "I'm more disappointed for him than myself. Obviously, as a club you would like to have him back. He was very good for us last year," Girardi said Friday. The outfielder, acquired from Pittsburgh last July, has been sidelined since hurting the elbow on April 14 at Tampa Bay. He may be re-examined next week by Los Angeles Angels medical director Dr. Lewis Yocum, who replaced Nady's elbow ligament in September 2001. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Nady may need the ligament replaced again. [...]

Nady needs season-ending surgery?

The New York Post is reporting that Xavier Nady will need to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after suffering a setback in his minor league rehab assignment Thursday. He has been dealing with a partial tear in the ligament in his right elbow.

Our View: Skipper Joe Girardi noted that he is more disappointed for Nady than he is for the Yankees. The 32-year-old outfielder may miss a significant chunk of the 2010 campaign as well.

Nady needs season-ending surgery?

The New York Post is reporting that Xavier Nady will need to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after suffering a setback in his minor league rehab assignment Thursday. He has been dealing with a partial tear in the ligament in his right elbow.

Our View: Skipper Joe Girardi noted that he is more disappointed for Nady than he is for the Yankees. The 32-year-old outfielder may miss a significant chunk of the 2010 as well.

Nady appears headed for elbow surgery

Xavier Nady has reinjured his elbow and appears headed for season-ending surgery.

According to the New York Post, Xavier Nady will require Tommy

According to the New York Post, Xavier Nady will require Tommy John surgery to repair his ailing right elbow and is done for the season. Nady is also questionable for most of 2010. [...]

Yanks fear Nady's season may be over

Xavier Nady's bid to avoid Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery and rejoin the Yankees may have ended, as the outfielder walked off the diamond during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Nady will be forced to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on

Nady will be forced to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and is done for the season, the NY Post reports. [...]

Yankees | More on Nady

Updating a previous item, George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) needs to undergo Tommy John surgery which will end his season. The surgery usually requires a recovery period of 12 to 14 months, putting Nady's 2010 season in jeopardy.

Yankees | Nady out for the season

ESPNews reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2009 season.

The Sports Xchange reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady suffered

News: The Sports Xchange reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady suffered a setback in his rehab and could face the prospect of season-ending surgery. That would be a tough blow for Nady, who did everything he could to avoid surgery on his right elbow with the hopes of returning this season. It also would leave the Yankees lacking a little depth when they could have slipped struggling Nick Swisher back to the bench. "It could be the worst-case scenario," general manager Brian Cashman said after Nady injured his elbow on a throw and took himself out of a rehab game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. [...]

Yankees | Nady may be heading for surgery

Marc Carig, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) could be headed for Tommy John surgery, which would end his season and possibly his tenure with the team. Before his setback Thursday, June 25, he was on track to return possibly before the All-Star break.

Nady (elbow) suffered a setback at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Nady (elbow) suffered a setback at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday night, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Yankees | Nady hurts elbow on a throw

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) left his rehab game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre after making a throw in right field Thursday, June 25. It is likely that Nady will undergo tests today to determine whether he reinjured the ligament. "We don't know what he did yet but it could be the worst-case scenario," general manager Brian Cashman said. "He felt something and that is what we were concerned about."

Xavier Nady (shoulder) removed himself from a rehab appearance

Xavier Nady (shoulder) removed himself from a rehab appearance Thursday after making an awkward throw from right field. "We don't know what he did yet but it could be the worst-case scenario," general manager Brian Cashman said. [...]

Nady exits rehab game

Xavier Nady was forced to exit Thursday's minor league rehab game after injuring his right elbow on a throw from the outfield, according to the Star-Ledger.

Our View: The 32-year-old outfielder will undergo tests Friday after suffering the setback, and he may be headed for Tommy John surgery. Nady has been trying to avoid surgery for a partial tear in the ligament in his right elbow.

Nady plays seven innings

According to the Journal News, Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady played seven innings in right field for Triple-A Scranton on Wednesday. Nady went 1-for-3 with a double at the plate and did not see any action in right field.

Our View: The Yanks know Nady is capable of hitting, so they are probably a little disappointed that he didn't get any action in right field. It sounds like he is progressing well, so assuming things stay on course he could be back within the next week or so.

Xavier Nady (elbow) played seven innings of right field Wednesday

Xavier Nady (elbow) played seven innings of right field Wednesday in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. As luck would have it, Nady didn't have to field a single ball. [...]

Nady (elbow) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk and played

Nady (elbow) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk and played seven innings in right field on Wednesday night for Triple-A Scranton. [...]

Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) began his rehab assignment with

News: Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Wednesday. He was 1 for 3 with a RBI. [...]

Yankees | Nady throws Tuesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) threw from 150 feet before the game Tuesday, June 23. Manager Joe Girardi said Nady could realistically be activated from the disabled list at some point next week.

The New York Post reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow)

News: The New York Post reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) should be ready to begin a Triple-A rehab assignment Wednesday. "It feels stronger each day and the pain is slowly going away," Nady said. [...]

Yankees | Nady to begin rehab assignment Wednesday

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Wednesday, June 24. He went 2-for-3 as the designated hitter in a simulated game Monday, June 22.

Nady (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Nady (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, the Scranton Times-Tribune reports. [...]

Nady set for rehab assignment

Xavier Nady is set to start his minor league rehab assignment Wednesday, according to Tyler Kepner's twitter page. He is recovering from a partially torn elbow ligament.

Our View: Barring a setback, Nady could be ready to return to New York at some point next week. Nady has proven he is fit to roam the outfield again during an extended spring training game over the weekend.

Nady Encouraged For Rehab Stint

By GEORGE A. KING III

Xavier Nady is very encouraged by the way his right elbow is progressing on his way to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A) to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday.

Xavier Nady (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment

Xavier Nady (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Nady has been stuck on the disabled list since April with a partially torn elbow ligament. [...]

Yankees | Nady to begin rehab assignment soon

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) was hitless in four at-bats in five innings of an extended spring training game in Clearwater Saturday, June 20, according to The Associated Press. He is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this week.

Yankees OF Xavier Nady went 0 for 4 in five innings of an extended

News: Yankees OF Xavier Nady went 0 for 4 in five innings of an extended spring training game Saturday in Clearwater, Fla. It was the second consecutive day he played since hurting a ligament in his right elbow while making a throw April 14 at Tampa Bay. He hopes to start a minor league rehab assignment next week. [...]

Nady plays five innings in outfield

MLB.com is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady played five innings in right field in Saturday's extended spring training game. The Yankees will make a decision on when Nady will begin a rehab assignment sometime in the next few days.

Our View: Now that Nady has proven that he is able to play the outfield, it seems likely that he will be able to begin a rehab assignment soon. He still needs to get a good deal of at-bats before he comes back, but he continues to get closer to a return.

Nady plays five innings in outfield

MLB.com is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady played five innings of right field in Saturday's extended spring training game. The Yankees will make a decision on when Nady will begin a rehab assignment sometime in the next few days.

Our View: Nw that Nady has proven that he is able to play the outfield, it seems likely that he will be able to begin a rehab assignment soon. He still needs to get a lot of at-bats before he comes back, but he continues to get closer to a return.

The outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list since April 16,

The outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list since April 16, went 0-for-4 in an extended spring training game Saturday. He won't play outfield Sunday -- a routinely scheduled off-day -- and manager Joe Girardi and general manager Brian Cashman will speak about Nady's situation on June 22. AL-only leaguers should keep an eye on the situation.

Xavier Nady (elbow) played five innings in right field Saturday

Xavier Nady (elbow) played five innings in right field Saturday during an extended spring training game. Nady, who has been on the disabled list since April, is close to beginning a rehab assignment. [...]

Nady tested in extended spring game

Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady went 0-for-4 in an extended spring training game on Saturday, more importantly playing five innings in right field and making throws across the field. Nady, who opted against surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his right elbow in April, could begin a Minor League rehab assignment as soon as next week.

Nady (elbow) played defense for the first time in a minor league

Nady (elbow) played defense for the first time in a minor league game on Friday, the New York Times reports. [...]

Xavier Nady was 2-for-3 with a walk as he played four innings

Xavier Nady was 2-for-3 with a walk as he played four innings in a minor league game. The performance was a good step as he makes his way back from a partially torn elbow ligament. [...]

Nady has thrown as far as 120 feet and says that hitting feels

Nady has thrown as far as 120 feet and says that hitting feels fine. With Hideki Matsui restricted to DH duties and a number of aging players who need the occasional day off, the Yankees are set on not reactivating Nady until he is able to play the outfield on a regular basis.

Nady to play outfield at extended spring training

The Journal News is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady is scheduled to play four innings in right field at extended spring training on Friday. Nady said his elbow is "probably 85, 90 percent throwing-wise. It continues to get better."

Our View: This is the first step in getting Nady back in the Yankees' lineup, as the team has required that he be able to play outfield upon his return. If all goes well tomorrow, Nady could be very close to a return to the team. Stay tuned, as it won't be long now.

Xavier Nady (elbow) is scheduled to play four innings in right

Xavier Nady (elbow) is scheduled to play four innings in right field during an extended spring training game Thursday. Nady has been on the disabled list since April 15 with a partially torn elbow ligament. [...]

Nady (elbow) will play four innings in right field during an

Nady (elbow) will play four innings in right field during an extended spring training game on Friday, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

Yankees | Nady throws Wednesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) threw Wednesday, June 17, and hopes to play four innings in a rehab game Friday, June 19.

Yankees injured outfielder Xavier Nady (right elbow ligament)

News: Yankees injured outfielder Xavier Nady (right elbow ligament) threw in front of manager Joe Girardi and said he's hoping to play four innings in the field in a rehab game in Florida on Friday. "Hitting's fine. I haven't had any troubles hitting," Nady said. "It's just obviously throwing. But the last few days have gone good, so that's encouraging and I feel like each day it's kind of progressing." [...]

Yankees | Nady unlikely to join team on road trip

Mark Hale, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is unlikely to join the team on their National League road trip, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Nady (elbow) is unlikely to join the Yankees on their upcoming

Nady (elbow) is unlikely to join the Yankees on their upcoming three-city road trip, the team's official site reports. [...]

Nady goes through throwing drills

According to the Newark Star-Ledger, injured Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady spent some time throwing on Tuesday before the Yankees' game against the Nationals. Nady threw from about 100 feet and then moved to the outfield to do some throwing drills with coach Rob Thompson.

Our View: Nady is still rehabbing his sore elbow, and the Yankees have said they do not want to activate him until they feel comfortable with him being able to throw from the outfield. If today is any indication, it looks like he is pretty close. The report said he looked fine in all throwing drills from the outfield, so don't be shocked if Nady rejoins the Yanks in the near future.

Yankees | Nady rehab update

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) threw from 125 feet Thursday, June 11, and from 75 feet Friday, June 12, because he was feeling a little sore, according to The Associated Press. He will return to the team's minor league complex in Tampa next week for more rehabilitation, but there is still no timetable for him to come off the disabled list.

Nady starts rehab assignment next week

The Journal News reports that Xavier Nady could start his rehab assignment next week. His sore elbow is currently limiting him to swinging the bat. He will have to throw without pain and be able to play outfield prior to rejoining the Yankees.

Our View: Nady would give a powerful Yankees offense even more firepower. His left-handed bat should play very well in the new Yankee Stadium.

Xavier Nady (elbow) will meet up with teammates in New York

Xavier Nady (elbow) will meet up with teammates in New York this weekend before heading out on a rehab assignment early next week. Nady can now swing the bat with no pain or discomfort, but the Yankees want him to be able to play the outfield upon returning. [...]

Nady (elbow) will rejoin the Yankees for the weekend before

Nady (elbow) will rejoin the Yankees for the weekend before the team decides what the next step is for his rehab, the team's official site reports. [...]

Yankees | Nady to work out over the weekend

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will work out over the weekend with the team.

Yankees OF Xavier Nady (15-day DL, right elbow) will be with

News: Yankees OF Xavier Nady (15-day DL, right elbow) will be with the team on Friday and work out over the weekend. [...]

Nady homers in extended spring game

According to the New York Daily News, Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in an extended spring training game on Monday. Nady continues to throw at 75-90 feet, but the Yankees want him to be able to throw at 150 feet before they will activate him.

Our View: It sounds like Nady's bat is ready, but the Yankees aren't going to rush him back before he is able to throw. He is pain-free at 75-90 feet right now, but until he can go to 150 feet pain free he will stay away from the team. With a trip to national league parks in Florida, Atlanta, and New York (Mets) coming up, Nady will have to play the field before the Yanks can get him in the lineup.

Xavier Nady (elbow) went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk

Xavier Nady (elbow) went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in an extended spring training game Monday. Nady has been able to throw from a distance of 75-90 feet, but will need to reach 150 before the Yankees consider activating him. [...]

From The Sports Xchange: RF Xavier Nady, who has been on the

News: From The Sports Xchange: RF Xavier Nady, who has been on the disabled list since April 15 (right elbow) threw from a distance of 75 feet and played in an extended spring training game in Tampa, Fla. The Yankees haven't announced a definitive timetable for his return. [...]

Nady to DH in simulated game Monday

According to the Journal News, Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady will serve as the DH in a simulated game on Monday. Nady is attempting to return from a right elbow injury.

Our View: Nady is making solid progress in his comeback, and it is starting to look like he will be back with the Yanks sooner rather than later. Assuming all goes well today, it is likely that Nady will be very close to returning to the team.

Yankees | Nady to DH in rehab game

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will be the designated hitter in an extended spring training game Monday, June 8.

Xavier Nady (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter in an

Xavier Nady (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter in an extended spring training game Monday. If all goes well, Nady should progress fairly quickly to minor league action. [...]

Nady (elbow) continued his throwing program and hit in the batting

Nady (elbow) continued his throwing program and hit in the batting cage on Saturday, the Yankees' official site reports. [...]

Nady on the mend

According to Bronx Baseball Daily, Xavier Nady threw from 75 and then went 1-for-4 with a double in a rehab game.

Our View: Manager Joe Girardi called Nady's progress "encouraging" and it looks like he may rejoin the team soon.

Nady (elbow) felt good after throwing from 75 feet on Friday,

Nady (elbow) felt good after throwing from 75 feet on Friday, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

Nady plays catch on Thursday

The Journal News is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Xavier Nady played catch for the third time on Thursday. Nady is prepared to start playing games as a DH, but the team wants him to be able to play the outfield before activating him.

Our View: It sounds like Nady is fairly close to a return. Playing catch is the first step, but if he is able to hit already then it seems like he is only one step away from rejoining the team. Assuming all goes well, expect him back within the next few weeks.

Yankees | Nady update

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) played catch and took batting practice Thursday, June 4. Nady could return now as a designated hitter, but the team wants him to play in the field.

Xavier Nady (elbow) played catch and took batting practice Thursday.

Xavier Nady (elbow) played catch and took batting practice Thursday. Nady is healthy enough to serve as the designated hitter, but the Yankees don't plan on activating him until he's ready to take the field. [...]

Nady (elbow) threw again on Tuesday and only felt minor discomfort

Nady (elbow) threw again on Tuesday and only felt minor discomfort after a couple of throws, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Nady plays catch

Xavier Nady played catch Tuesday and felt better after feeling pain in his right elbow in his previous throwing session, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Nady will rest tomorrow and play catch again Thursday. This is encouraging news as Nady tries to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Xavier Nady (elbow) said he felt "much better" after

Xavier Nady (elbow) said he felt "much better" after throwing Tuesday. Nady had to cut his Monday session short after feeling discomfort in his elbow. [...]

The New York Daily News reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady

News: The New York Daily News reports that Yankees OF Xavier Nady felt pain in his elbow after making 25 throws from 50-60 feet Monday. He will try to throw again on Tuesday. [...]

Yankees | Nady suffers setback

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) stopped a throwing program after feeling discomfort. General manager Brian Cashman said that Nady felt similar discomfort when he started hitting, but it faded away. The hope is that will happen again.

Xavier Nady (elbow) will attempt to throw again on Tuesday.

Xavier Nady (elbow) will attempt to throw again on Tuesday. Nady cut a throwing session short Monday afternoon after feeling some discomfort in his elbow. [...]

Nady suffers setback

Xavier Nady has suffered a setback in his rehab from a right elbow injury, according to MLB.com. Nady felt pain in his right elbow as he threw for the first time since he was hurt while making a return throw to the infield on April 14 against the Rays.

Our View: He is trying to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, and will attempt to resume throwing Tuesday. The Yankees were optimistic of having him return by the time they play in interleague games at NL parks starting June 19. The club is now less confident that will happen.

Nady suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury

Nady suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury on Monday, the Yankees' official site reports. Throwing for the first time since he was injured on April 14, Nady started out feeling fine but began feeling discomfort near the end of the session. [...]

Xavier Nady had pain in his elbow while playing catch Monday,

Xavier Nady had pain in his elbow while playing catch Monday, according to the New York Daily News. Nady has been sidelined since mid April with a partially torn elbow ligament. [...]

Xavier Nady had pain in his elbow while playing catch Monday,

Xavier Nady had pain in his elbow while playing catch Monday, according to the New York Daily News. Nady has been sidelined since mid April with a partially torn elbow ligament. [...]