Greg Bird to Begin Rehab Assignment with Tarpons on May 10th
Published on May 9, 2018 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Tampa Tarpons News Release
Tampa, Fla. - The New York Yankees have announced that first baseman Greg Bird will begin a Minor League Rehabilitation Assignment with the Class-A Advanced Tampa Tarpons.
The 25-year-old is scheduled to play on Thursday, May 10th, when the Tarpons host the Florida Fire Frogs at 6:30 p.m. at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Bird was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29th (retroactive to March 26th) after requiring surgery to remove a broken bone spur in his right ankle. The injury occurred when Bird fouled a ball off his foot during Spring Training.
The Tennessee native originally played for High-A Tampa in 2014, batting .277 (76-for-274) with 36R, 22 doubles, one triple, 7HR, 32RBI and 44BB in 75 games. More recently, Bird played with Tampa on a rehab assignment last season, batting .353 (6-for-17) with 2R, 2 doubles, 3RBI and 5BB in six games while recovering from a right ankle bruise.
To purchase tickets, fans can visit the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office or visit TarponsBaseball.com. Tickets start at $5 for upper reserved seating, $8 for lower reserved seating, and parking is always free.
The Tampa Tarpons are the Single-A Advanced Affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information about the Tampa Tarpons, call (813) 673-3055 or visit TarponsBaseball.com.
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