INF Didi Gregorius Joins Tarpons in Bradenton on Rehab Assignment
May 25, 2019 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Tampa Tarpons News Release
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 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.
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