Kaprielian could pitch only in simulated games this spring, and is expected to open the season with High-A Tampa, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian threw 27 innings in seven starts in the Arizona Fall League this year after getting shut down early last season with a flexor strain in his elbow. The Yankees will understandably preserve Kaprielian for the minor league season, and work on fine tuning things in a low-stress environment this spring. The Yankees' top pitching prospect, Kaprielian has the stuff and command to move quickly, although his innings will be monitored this season. He could reach the majors at some point in 2018.

Kaprielian was invited to Yankees camp for spring training.

EDGE Analysis

After missing almost all of the 2016 season with an elbow injury, Kaprielian was able to pitch seven games in the Arizona Fall League. Although he allowed 16 runs (13 of which were earned) over 27 innings of work, Kaprielian managed to strike out 26 batters. He'll likely begin 2017 at High-A Tampa, but could very well climb through New York's farm system if he stays healthy.

Kaprielian (elbow) is still expected to pitch in the Arizona Fall League, the Star-Ledger's Brendan Kuty reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been throwing batting practice sessions lately as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury that sidelined him for the bulk of the 2016 season. If he is indeed able to pitch in the AFL, that would allow him to take on a slightly bigger workload in 2017 than he would otherwise be able to. One of the Yankees' top pitching prospects, Kaprielian should be assigned to High-A or Double-A in 2017.

Kaprielian (elbow) threw a 30-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian has been out for the majority of the season with inflammation and a flexor strain in his right elbow, but it appears he's taking significant strides toward a recovery. The former first round pick is still optimistic he'll be able to pitch in the Arizona Fall League next month and even if he's unable to take that step, he figures to be ready by spring training. Limited to just three appearances in 2016, Kaprielian posted a 1.50 ERA over 18 innings with High-A Tampa. The fact that he essentially missed an entire season could delay his major league debut date, but he'll likely keep moving up through the organizational ranks in 2017.

Kaprielian (elbow) had an MRI on Tuesday which revealed a flexor tendon strain of the right elbow, Mark Feinsand of NY Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian will be evaluated again in the next week after suffering this injury in late April. The 22-year-old hasn't pitched since April 21, but had touted a 1.50 ERA with a 0.61 WHIP with 21 strikeouts during 18 innings of work prior to landing on the disabled list. The Yankees prospect is expected to return in mid-July, yet could spend even more time out based on how his evaluation with Dr. Neal ElAttrache goes next week.