INF Didi Gregorius Joins Tarpons in Bradenton on Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees' Shortstop Returning from "Tommy John" Surgery

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 24: New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Spring Training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees on February 24, 2017, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire) (Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire)

By Nick Flammia

May 25, 2019

BRADENTON, Fla. - The New York Yankees have assigned INF Didi Gregorius to the Tampa Tarpons to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday, May 25th. The Tarpons will continue a series in Bradenton at LECOM Park, taking on the "Barbanegras" - Bradenton's "Copa de la Diversión" identity - at

BRADENTON, Fla. - The New York Yankees have assigned INF Didi Gregorius to the Tampa Tarpons to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday, May 25^th.
The Tarpons will continue a series in Bradenton at LECOM Park, taking on the "Barbanegras" - Bradenton's "Copa de la Diversión" identity - at 6:30 p.m.
Gregorius, 29, was placed on the 10-day injured list on March 28 while recovering from offseason "Tommy John" surgery on his right elbow and was transferred to the 60-Day Injured List on April 6.
This will be Gregorius' second rehab assignment with High-A Tampa, having played five games with the Tampa Yankees in 2017, batting .444 (8-for-18) with 2R, 1 double, 1HR, 2RBI, 1BB and 1SB.
Gregorius originally played in the Florida State League with the Sarasota Reds in 2009, batting .254 (18-for-71) with 8R, 4 doubles and 2RBI in 22 games.
About the Tampa Tarpons
The Tampa Tarpons are the Single-A Advanced Affiliate of the New York Yankees and a member of the Florida State League. The Tarpons play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. For more information about the Tampa Tarpons, call (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tarponsbaseball.com.
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