Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 5/9/21 12:37 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (1-0) earned the win over Washington on Saturday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out a pair.
EDGE Analysis
This was a well-deserved win for Wilson, who had to deal with the extra-innings leadoff runner at second base but managed to keep the Nationals off the scoreboard in the 11th frame. The left-hander had allowed a combined five earned runs over his previous three appearances, so Saturday's effort could go a long way toward righting the ship. Wilson has a 6.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 8.2 innings this season.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sun 4/11/21 11:59 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson completed one scoreless and hitless inning against the Rays on Saturday, allowing one walk while striking out two.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson missed the start of the campaign due to a shoulder issue and was activated from the injured list Friday. His control was shaky in his season debut -- Wilson threw only 12 of 24 pitches for strikes, allowing one walk and hitting a batter -- but he navigated around the baserunners to emerge unscathed. The southpaw should play an important role in the Yankees' bullpen after securing 10 holds and posting a 3.66 ERA over 23 appearances with the Mets last season.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Fri 4/9/21 10:25 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran southpaw opened the season on the injured list after shoulder tightness cropped up late in camp, but he'll join the team after missing the first week of the campaign. Wilson had a 3.66 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 19.2 innings for the Mets last season.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Wed 4/7/21 12:37 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) threw to live hitters Tuesday and is on track to return from the injured list this weekend, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
The throwing session went well, according to manager Aaron Boone, increasing the likelihood that the left-hander will return from the IL when eligible this Friday. Wilson has been throwing for over a week after being shut down with shoulder tightness near the end of spring training.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sat 4/3/21 11:00 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) will be activated prior to next weekend's series against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Aaron Boone said he liked what he saw in Wilson's live batting practice session Saturday, adding that the veteran southpaw is "pretty much ready to go." Wilson should occupy a low-to-mid leverage role out of New York's bullpen once healthy.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Mon 3/29/21 3:38 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
An MRI last week confirmed that Wilson wasn't dealing with an serious shoulder injury, and he's since resumed throwing. He's in a fine place in his recovery, but the lost buildup time means he won't be quite ready to go by Opening Day. The Yankees can backdate his trip to the injured list, meaning he won't have to miss more than a week to start the season.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Sat 3/27/21 1:26 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet Saturday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson threw for the first time since exiting Monday's game with a trainer, and he reportedly felt great after his throwing session. While it doesn't appear as though Wilson will be ready to pitch in time for Opening Day, the team still hasn't determined whether he'll require time on the injured list to begin the regular season.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Fri 3/26/21 12:42 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) won't throw "for at least a few days," Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
This likely puts Wilson out of the running for Opening Day, though an official timeline for his return has yet to be announced. The left-hander is nonetheless believed to have avoided serious injury and isn't expected to miss extensive time.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Wed 3/24/21 2:39 PM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Manager Aaron Boone said the MRI that Wilson (shoulder) underwent Tuesday revealed "nothing actionable."
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has been dealing with left shoulder tightness since leaving Monday's spring game with a trainer. The southpaw will receive an oral anti-inflammatory medication over the next several days and will resume a throwing program following his treatment. While it appears unlikely that Wilson will be available for Opening Day, he seems to have avoided a serious injury and is currently considered day-to-day.
Justin Wilson RP BOS Tue 3/23/21 10:37 AM
Justin Wilson
RP BOS
Wilson (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Once the results of Wilson's MRI become available, the Yankees are expected to provide an update on how long the lefty might be sidelined after he exited Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies with shoulder tightness. He retired none of the four batters he faced prior to departing with the injury, and his spring ERA now sits at 23.14 over four appearances.