PLAYING TIME: Gardner strains oblique; might not return

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Yankees | Brett Gardner's MRI results
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner (oblique) has a Grade 1 MRI strain in his rib cage, and he could be out a while, possibly for the rest of the year.  Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman
 
BHQ take: A devastating blow for NYY, who will mix and match with the five remaining OFs for likely the rest of the season. A Grade 1 strain is the least severe, but the fact that it is on Gardner's left (throwing) side, will make it difficult for him to return quickly unless in a pinch running role. Zoilo Almonte, who was recently activated from a...

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