Bird (ankle) is hoping to head out on a rehab assignment sometime next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird continues to be encouraged by his progress, as he was able to do work in the field for the first time during his rehab Tuesday. He'll continue to ramp up his baseball activities over the next week, and if all goes well, he'll hopefully be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment sometime after the Yankees' upcoming homestand.

Bird said Sunday that he's experiencing no issues in his recovery from right ankle surgery and that he's been encouraged by his progress, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird resumed hitting off a tee earlier this week, and could advance to live batting practice sessions in the coming days if he continues to heal as anticipated. While it once seemed possible that Bird could be shut down for the season due to the long-term setback with the ankle, the first baseman now seems optimistic that he could be cleared to return from the 60-day disabled list by late August. Due to the extensive time he missed along with his offensive struggles earlier this season, Bird probably won't have a full-time role waiting for him once he's activated, but at the very least, he'll give the Yankees another pinch-hitting or platoon option with some pop.

Bird (ankle) hit off a tee Tuesday, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team's medical staff announced earlier in the week that Bird could be able to return at some point in August, and since then the first baseman been able to start playing catch and hitting. The 24-year-old reported that all discomfort in his ankle is gone after undergoing surgery in July, but he's already suffered a series of setbacks since hitting the DL at the start of May. With that in mind, Bird will likely face a lengthy rehab assignment once he reaches that stage of his recovery.

Bird (ankle) hit off a tee Tuesday, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team's medical staff announced earlier in the week that Bird could be able to return at some point in August, and since then the first baseman been able to start playing catch and hitting. The 24-year-old reported that all discomfort in his ankle is gone after undergoing surgery in July, but he's already suffered a series of setbacks since hitting the DL at the start of May. With that in mind, Bird will likely face a lengthy rehab assignment once he reaches that stage of his recovery.

The Yankees' medical staff believes that Bird (ankle) could return from the 60-day disabled list in the second half of August, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees probably won't have an accurate read on Bird's return date until he's able to resume baseball activity following his recovery from July 18 ankle surgery, but Olney's report nonetheless qualifies as good news for the first baseman, who was initially thought to be facing a six-week recovery timetable. The team addressed its long-term void at first base earlier this month by acquiring Todd Frazier from the White Sox to serve as the everyday third baseman, allowing Chase Headley to move across the diamond and work in a platoon with Garrett Cooper. If Bird progresses quickly from surgery and performs well during a rehab assignment, he could enter the playing-time picture at first base, though it's unlikely he'd be deployed in an everyday role.

Bird will undergo ankle surgery Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird has been trying to avoid surgery like the plague, but after two cortisone shots and most of the year lost, the Yankees opted to send him under the knife to remedy the issue. The estimated recovery timetable is roughly six weeks, so a return at some point during September isn't out of the question at this point. Until the first base prospect is back in commission, look for Ji-Man Choi and Garrett Cooper to form a platoon at first base.

Bird (ankle) will receive a second cortisone injection in hopes of avoiding surgery, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees finally received some clarification on Bird's injury, as it was revealed that the os trigonum is the problem, specifically. "I don't think there's any guarantee," manager Joe Girardi admitted when asked about Bird's chances of avoiding a surgical procedure. With Bird's status up in the air, New York acquired Garrett Cooper as a stop-gap at first base.

Bird has an issue with the os trigonum of his right ankle, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. He may need a second cortisone shot or surgery, which could extend his recovery another 6-to-8 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

The first baseman's season faces another significant hurdle, despite the fact he took batting practice earlier this week. This concern over bone tissue may have been hindering his movement and ability to recover. It may be a stretch to expect a significant fantasy contribution from Bird for what's left of the 2017 season. This development contributed to the Yankees' recent acquisition of Garrett Cooper. First base remains a volatile position for the Yankees, though Matt Holliday (illness) may come off the disabled list Friday to assume most of those duties.

Bird (ankle) took batting practice with short-season Staten Island on Tuesday, Rob Terranova of the Pinstriped Prospects reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a big first step for the Yankees' first baseman, who has battled ankle problems since spring training. Despite the progress, the rest of the season still remains in question as the Yankees debate if exploratory surgery or shutting him down for the season would be the best call.

General manager Brian Cashman said Bird could go for exploratory surgery on his injured ankle, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird remains stalled in his rehab process, and it appears his next step could be surgery to determine what exactly is causing him pain. "All the diagnostic tests show the bone bruise has healed and he still has pain," Cashman said. He'll head to see another round of specialists after the 4th of July holiday, at which point more will hopefully be known.