Mon 5/21/12 5:39 PM

David Robertson (oblique) will not be ready to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible. Robertson previously expressed optimism about being ready to return after the minimum 15 days, but Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Monday that he will need more time. Oblique injuries can be very tricky, so this shouldn't come as a big surprise. Rafael Soriano will continue to hold down the closer role for now.