Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Hamilton is close to his Grapefruit League debut after being sidelined by an infection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when or how the issue cropped up, but it was enough to shelve Hamilton for the first half of camp. Since he's a reliever, he could still have time to ramp up for Opening Day. Hamilton has had a tough time staying healthy but has been effective for the Yankees when on the bump, sporting a 3.10 ERA and 110:40 K:BB over 95.2 regular-season innings across two campaigns.

Hamilton (calf) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander faced off against Austin Wells, Aaron Judge, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger in the live session. The 29-year-old reliever didn't make any appearances after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the Yankees' loss to the Guardians in the ALDS last fall, but his ability to face hitters early on during spring training suggests he's fully healthy.

Hamilton (calf) has been removed from the Yankees' ALCS roster, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton injured his left calf Thursday in Game 3 of the ALCS and will now be ineligible to return for the remainder of the playoffs. Mark Leiter will take Hamilton's spot on the Yankees' roster.

Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with left calf tightness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton suffered the injury while stretching for the first base bag in the sixth inning. He threw one warmup pitch but quickly exited after sailing it to the backstop. The severity of the issue remains unclear.

Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with an apparent lower-body injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was covering first base in the sixth inning and appeared to suffer the injury while stretching to reach the bag. He threw one warmup pitch that sailed to the backstop, and he was quickly pulled thereafter. There is no official diagnosis, but Hamilton will likely miss at least some action.

Hamilton picked up the save in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing one hit over a scoreless 10th inning while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton entered the contest in the bottom of the 10th after the Yankees took a one-run lead in the top of the frame. He proceeded to allow a leadoff single to Cal Raleigh to advance Julio Rodriguez to third, but lucked out after getting Randy Arozarena to go down on strikes as Rodriguez was also picked off for the second out. The right-hander then got the final batter to go down on strikes to secure his first save of the campaign. Hamilton has now recorded multiple strikeouts in three-consecutive outings and hasn't allowed a run over four appearances this month. It still appears that Luke Weaver, who pitched in the ninth inning Wednesday, will see most of the remaining save opportunities for the Yankees moving forward, though it's possible that Hamilton may have thrown his hat in the mix as well.

The Yankees reinstated Hamilton (lat) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

A right lat strain has kept Hamilton sidelined since mid-June, but he'll now return to New York's bullpen after throwing four scoreless innings during a rehab assignment, striking out six batters and walking none. The 29-year-old righty posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 29.2 big-league frames before getting injured and will likely be used in middle relief as he adjusts to facing major-league hitters again. With Clarke Schmidt (lat) also returning from the 60-day IL, both Phil Bickford and Nick Burdi were DFA'd in corresponding moves.

Hamilton (lat) tossed a bullpen session Sunday and will make a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, per the Associated Press.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was expected to pitch for Somerset on Friday, but he was scratched due to back spasms. The reliever is apparently past the issue given his ability to toss a bullpen Sunday. Wednesday's outing could be Hamilton's final minor-league appearance, and he could be back in New York's bullpen shortly thereafter.

Hamilton (lat) was scratched from his scheduled rehab appearance at Double-A Somerset on Friday due to back spasms, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been on the injured list since mid-June due to a right lat strain and would have likely been making his final minor-league appearance before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen. Instead, his activation will almost certainly be delayed, and there's no telling how far away he is from a return.

The Yankees transferred Hamilton (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Duke Ellis. Hamilton's timetable remains unaffected, as he's already missed more than 60 days with a right lat strain. The reliever began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset over the weekend, striking out the side in a perfect inning in his lone appearance. He could be back from the IL when rosters expand Sunday, if not sooner.