Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that he expects Hamilton (illness) to be back for Sunday's series finale against the Padres, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was placed on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list Monday, and the right-hander appears to have recovered from the illness. Over 19 appearances this season, Hamilton has a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and six holds across 22.2 innings.

The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 7-day COVID-19 injured list Monday, retroactive to May 19.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton should be away for about a week while recovering from the illness. He's been one of the Yankees' better relievers since the beginning of last season but has struggled in May with a 3.68 ERA and 2.05 WHIP over eight appearances.

Hamilton earned a hold against the White Sox on Friday despite allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter over one-third of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

This wasn't Hamilton's finest performance, as he gave up a double followed by a run-scoring single prior to recording his only out. The right-hander then yielded another double to put the tying runs in scoring position, but Caleb Ferguson came to the rescue in relief of Hamilton to prevent any more runs from scoring. Despite the poor outing, Hamilton was credited with his first hold since May 1. The 28-year-old has taken a bit of a step back in comparison to last season, but he's still been relatively effective this year with a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB through 22.2 innings.

Hamilton (groin) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton last pitched Aug. 30 and is returning almost immediately upon being eligible. He's maintained an impressive 2.24 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 64:23 K:BB across 52.1 frames.

Hamilton (groin) could return from the 15-day injured list this weekend in Pittsburgh, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton landed on the IL early this month with a right groin strain but has evidently made some nice progress with the injury of late. It is not clear whether he might be asked to make a rehab appearance before being activated.

Hamilton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right groin strain.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton presumably suffered the injury during his most recent appearance Thursday in Detroit, when he picked up a three-inning save with a scoreless appearance. The right-hander might not be able to return this season depending on the severity of the strain.

Hamilton notched a save against the Tigers on Wednesday, issuing one walk and striking out five batters over three scoreless, no-hit innings.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton took over for Gerrit Cole in the seventh frame and mowed through three effective innings, allowing just one baserunner on a free pass. He ended with the second save of his major-league career -- the other came May 6 in a one-inning out against the Rays. Hamilton hadn't been getting much use in high-leverage situations coming into Wednesday, as his most recent hold came July 23 against Kansas City.

Hamilton is serving as the Yankees' opener Friday at Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Randy Vasquez is expected to operate as the bulk reliever behind Hamilton. This is the third opener assignment of the season for the 28-year-old right-hander, who has pitched to an overall 1.63 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB through 38.2 innings with New York.

The Yankees announced that Hamilton will serve as their opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday is Luis Severino's turn in the rotation, but because the right-hander has struggled in most of his recent outings, manager Aaron Boone will see if Severino fares any better while working behind an opener. Hamilton will be making his second "start" of the season, with his first coming during a July 1 game against the Cardinals in which he worked just one inning. He'll likely be capped at around 1-to-3 innings Wednesday before turning the game over to Severino and the bullpen.

Hamilton will serve as the opener for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees will use their bullpen to get through the second game of the doubleheader. Hamilton has pitched as many as three innings in an outing this season, though he has made only one appearance -- he threw one inning -- since returning from a six-week absence in late June,