Ellsbury (concussion) took batting practice Friday, although there's a good chance he won't be able to return to action during the weekend series with the Blue Jays, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees originally made it seem like Ellsbury could return as soon as Friday, although they now appear to be taking things slowly with the veteran outfielder. If he stays out all weekend, New York has an off day Monday, meaning that Ellsbury would effectively get an extra day to prep for a potential return to action Tuesday. Until things become clearer on this front, Aaron Hicks should continue to get the bulk of the playing time in center field.

Ellsbury (concussion) will travel with the team to Toronto but will not play Thursday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury hasn't been cleared to play yet, but the fact that he's traveling with the team suggests he's close to a return. The Yankees will play the Blue Jays in a four-game series starting Thursday, so look for Ellbsury to return Friday at the earliest.

Ellsbury, who has been on the concussion DL since last Wednesday, took batting practice, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury will now be checked out by a doctor, after which he could be cleared for activation. While Ellsbury remains sidelined, Aaron Hicks will continue to fill in for him in center field.

Ellsbury (concussion) is still feeling concussion symptoms and is not ready to resume baseball activities, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury would've been eligible to come off the disabled list as early as Wednesday, but he'll now clearly need more time than the minimum seven days. Along with the concussion, the center fielder is also dealing with a neck strain and some soreness in his shoulder and elbow after a collision with the outfield wall, so it sounds like he'll be taken along with extra caution. Aaron Hicks figures to continue filling in his in stead however long Ellsbury remains on the sidelines.

Ellsbury was placed on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion and neck sprain, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury suffered the injuries after making an impressive catch while crashing into the wall Wednesday night, so he'll get some time off to recover. Aaron Hicks should see the bulk of center field duties while Ellsbury is sidelined; he'll be eligible to return May 31 if he's ready. The Yankees are expected to announce a corresponding roster move Thursday.

Ellsbury was removed early from Wednesday's game against the Royals with a neck sprain and a concussion, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury was forced out of the contest after just one inning following his collision with the outfield wall. Although nothing is confirmed, this will likely send him to the 7-day disabled list. He'll be re-evaluated Thursday, and if he is forced to go on the DL, expect Aaron Hicks to take over the bulk of center field duties in his absence.

Ellsbury was removed early from Wednesday's contest after colliding with the wall, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury initially stayed in the game after colliding with the wall in the first inning, though Aaron Hicks replaced him in the second inning before he had a chance to bat. It's currently unclear what forced Ellbury out, though more should be known following the conclusion of Wednesday's contest.

Ellsbury is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Even though Ellsbury is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, he'll head to the bench for Monday's series opener. Aaron Hicks, who is batting .301 with a 1.011 OPS this season, will take his place in center field for the game.

Ellsbury is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Pete Caldera of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals will bring southpaw Jason Vargas and his league-leading 1.01 ERA to the mound Wednesday, so Yankees manager Joe Girardi will clear his lineup of at least one lefty bat in Ellsbury for matchup purposes. With Ellsbury sitting, Aaron HIcks will check into center field and bat eighth.

Ellsbury is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury didn't have his best showing at the plate during Game 1 as he went just 1-for-5. However, he managed to contribute to the Yankees' victory by scoring a run. He'll take a seat for Game 2 and give way to Aaron Hicks in center field.