He won't be among those showing up to compete for a spot on the roster, but Joba Chamberlain's rehab from last year's Tommy John Surgery continues to go well. He threw off a half-mound for the first time on Friday, with Larry Rothschild and Billy Connors watching, and is right on track for an early to mid-summer return.
It's still pretty far off, but I have to imagine Joba's rehab schedule will factor into how the Yankees choose to use whichever 2 pitchers don't get the 5th starter role, assuming all 3 are still around at the start of the season. The more innings they're throwing are fewer innings that Joba throws once he comes back. And since Joba has already been designated an official "Bullpen Guy" and presumably has more to offer the 'pen long term, it's probably better for the team if he pitches himself back into shape as much as possible. Lower-leverage bullpen innings would be perfect for that, but not if they're being soaked up by Freddy or A.J. Stay tuned.
("Ow, dude! My elbow!")
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