David Robertson (foot) had a successful 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday and expect to pitch in a game by next weekend at the latest. It's good news, as Robertson admitted just Friday that his foot was still feeling a little sore. Barring a setback, it appears that the Yankees can count on having him available on Opening Day. Robertson led all American League relievers in ERA and strikeouts last season.

David Robertson (foot) still feels "a little" soreness in his right foot. To this point, he's only been allowed to run on the treadmill, but he's hoping to be able to run outside soon. The Yanks hope to have him throwing off a mound by the end of the weekend. Barring a setback, Robertson should still be ready for Opening Day.

David Robertson (foot) played catch against Thursday. Robertson suffered a bone bruise in his right foot last week, but he shed his walking boot earlier this week and ran on a treadmill Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, he could resume throwing off a mound by the weekend and get into a game sometime next week. He remains on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that David Robertson (foot) might progress to throwing off a mound by the weekend. Robertson suffered a bone bruise in his right foot last week, but he was able to ditch his walking boot Monday and throw without pain. Barring any setbacks, he should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.

David Robertson played catch Monday and felt "no pain" in his bruised right foot. In other words, he was given clearance to shed his walking boot. Robertson suffered a right mid-foot sprain last week, but the Yankees are optimistic he'll have enough time to get ready for the regular season.

David Robertson (foot) told reporters Monday in Yankees camp that his bruised foot feels "much better." "I don't have any of that soreness I was having in the middle of my foot," added the right-handed setup man. Robertson is still in a walking boot, but that could change as soon as Tuesday. The Yankees remain optimistic that he will be ready for the start of the regular season.

David Robertson (foot) is no longer using crutches but is still in a walking boot. He's expected to ditch the walking boot Monday. Robertson said he's felt progressively better each day since suffering a bone bruise on his right foot Wednesday after falling down some stairs. He should resume throwing in a few days, and the Yankees are expecting him to be ready by Opening Day.

David Robertson (foot) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and will wear a walking boot until Monday. It's good news for the Yankees, as Robertson doesn't have any broken bones and an MRI also came back clean. He will begin to work his way back to action after the boot is removed, and manager Joe Girardi said he "would think" the right-hander would be ready for Opening Day. Robertson, who will turn 27 in a month, will set up again for Mariano Rivera this season after posting a 1.08 ERA and 100/35 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings in 2011.

David Robertson (foot) is using crutches and is wearing a walking boot. Yankees manager Joe Girardi also admitted Thursday that an MRI on Robertson's foot showed "cause for concern." Despite all this, the reliever said Friday morning that he's feeling better and hopes the injury is only a short-term one. The Yanks are awaiting word from a foot specialist and hope to know more about Robertson's status Friday afternoon.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday that David Robertson's foot MRI showed "cause for concern." Robertson has been sent for more tests, including a CT scan and a weight-bearing X-ray. The right-handed setup man was diagnosed with a right mid-foot sprain after falling down some stairs Wednesday. He posted a 1.08 ERA and 100/35 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings in 2011, and is a crucial piece of the Yankees' bullpen.