Chamberlain playing catch: Yankees injured relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain, out until at least late June with elbow and ankle issues, is "just playing catch," according to ESPN.com on Monday. Manager Joe Girardi said Chamberlain looked good doing so on the video he's seen. (Updated 05/14/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow, ankle - 60-day DL. Out until at least late June (Updated - 5/3/12)
Fantasy Analysis
This is minor progress for Chamberlain and not very encouraging for Fantasy owners hoping for him to come back earlier than expected. New York officials have maintained they will not rush the right-hander back on the mound, but that plan could change with closer Mariano Rivera likely out for the season with a torn ACL. Fantasy owners should watch Chamberlain's status, but he is not worth owning at this time. (Updated 05/14/2012).
03/27/2012 19:41 Joba's Rules: "Never question being a father"
The one thing that was crystal clear from Joba Chamberlain's first public appearance since the trampoline accident is that he will not be pitching anytime soon. Other than, with his baseball career on hold, Chamberlain ought to be in line for a pretty good haul on Father's Day. ...
03/26/2012 13:56 No evidence Yankees will release Joba, but his season likely over
The Yankees have no real expectation or hope that Joba Chamberlain will pitch again this year due to his freak ankle injury, despite a couple slightly more encouraging public comments the past couple days.
03/24/2012 17:31 There's a chance Joba Chamberlain could still pitch this season
Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain is expected to be released from the hospital on Sunday after ankle surgery. He will wear a cast for six weeks and it's possible he could start pitching again in July.