Tue 11/26/13 9:37 AM

Mark Teixeira said on YES Network on Monday that he hopes to be "swinging full-speed" in January. Teixeira underwent season-ending surgery on his right wrist in July and is making steady progress in his rehab. He's expected to work on strengthening and flexibility exercises through December and aims to begin tee and pitching machine work by January 1. He's hoping to be hitting off a 90-mph pitching machine by February before being eased into Grapefruit League action in early March. The timeline is subject to change and setbacks are possible, so fantasy owners will have to track his progress carefully.