Clint Frazier RF FA Thu 3/29/18 10:06 AM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) was placed on the 7-day disabled list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier suffered the concussion in late February, and is still dealing with symptoms. It's one of the more serious baseball concussions in recent memory. The Yankees have no incentive to rush him back, given their outfield depth, so it would not be surprising if he missed more than a week or two. He will likely be optioned to Triple-A once healthy in order to get everyday at-bats.
Clint Frazier RF FA Mon 3/26/18 3:00 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) took batting practice with no issues Monday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Slowly but surely, Frazier continues to work his way back from a concussion he suffered after crashing into the outfield wall during a Grapefruit League game against the Pirates on Feb. 24. While the 23-year-old is making solid progress, he remains without a timetable for his return and is expected to open the year on the disabled list, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com.
Clint Frazier RF FA Tue 3/20/18 12:13 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier said Sunday that he's beginning to feel like his concussion symptoms are subsiding, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Frazier's comments are positive, it's uncertain where exactly he stands in the MLB's concussion protocol and when he'll receive clearance for full activities. The outfielder has been idle for over three weeks with the head injury and could open the season on the disabled list due to the extensive time he has missed in spring training.
Clint Frazier RF FA Sun 3/11/18 4:27 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) said Saturday that he ran and threw on the field and hit off a tee, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The extended activity amounts to a step forward in Frazier's recovery from the concussion he suffered Feb. 24, but it doesn't mean the outfielder's symptoms have subsided. Frazier said that he remains "foggy" away from the field, noting that the concussion affects his driving and reaction time. It doesn't appear that the 23-year-old will be cleared for game action anytime soon, making it unlikely that he'll break camp with the Yankees.
Clint Frazier RF FA Thu 3/8/18 12:23 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) spent time doing rotational exercises to simulate his swing while also riding the stationary bike and playing catch Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier continues to ease his way back from a concussion that he suffered near the end of February. The outfielder admits that progress has been slow thus far, saying, "it's frustrating, but I'm trying not to mess around with this," which is clearly the correct route to go for any sort of head injury. Frazier also stated that he underwent a pair of MRI's and a CT scan over the past week.
Clint Frazier RF FA Wed 3/7/18 12:09 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) said that he felt as though he's turned a corner after participating in a light workout Wednesday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier was also back on the stationary bike and spent some time throwing on the field. The outfielder has been sidelined with a mild concussion since late February but seems to be inching his way back into game shape, and could find his way into a Grapefruit League contest next week if he's able to avoid any setbacks.
Clint Frazier RF FA Sun 3/4/18 12:14 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) rode a stationary bike for 20 minutes Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier is expected to take Monday off completely before attempting to increase his activity levels Tuesday. The outfielder continues to experience occasional headaches, but his progress suggests he's heading in the right direction. The concussion episode isn't expected to affect his status heading into the regular season.
Clint Frazier RF FA Sat 3/3/18 12:39 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier's had an MRI for his concusssion Friday which came back clean, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier says he's feeling better but nevertheless did not practice Friday. He's scheduled to meet with a doctor Sunday. Given the uncertainty inherent in concussion recovery, it's diffcult to predict when the young outfielder will return, but he was likely to start at Triple-A regardless of what happened to him this spring so the injury is unlikely to impact his fantasy value.
Clint Frazier RF FA Fri 3/2/18 4:33 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier is still experiencing concussion symptoms Friday after the Yankees increased his workload, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier had an MRI on Friday to investigate the issue. Concussions can have very unpredictable recovery timelines, so Frazier could remain out for a while or could be back in a few days. Regardless, the issue isn't likely to affect his fantasy value, as he was expected to open the season at Triple-A.
Clint Frazier RF FA Wed 2/28/18 5:45 PM
Clint Frazier
RF FA
Frazier (concussion) said that he felt much better after taking 25 swings Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After the session, Frazier added "I have my life back in me." This is an excellent sign, as it seems like he's turning a corner in his recovery from a concussion suffered earlier in the week. The Yankees may continue to take things slowly with him, but once he's back in commission, he should return to prepping for the 2018 season in which he'll likely begin at Triple-A once again.