Mark Teixeira's X-rays came back negative on Sunday and Yankees manager Joe Griardi indicated that his first baseman was "okay". Teixeira was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Orioles after getting drilled by a pitch in his foot. It looks as though he avoided any serious damage this time and should return to the Yankees starting lineup in a day or two.

Mark Teixeira was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles after getting hit by a pitch on his foot. Teixeira slammed his helmet in frustration after getting drilled with the T.J. McFarland offering. He will presumably head for X-rays to rule out any type of fracture, and the team should have an update on his status shortly.

Mark Teixeira connected for a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday afternoon. It was the only offense of the day for the Bombers. While Teixeira's wrist has been an issue at times this season, he has quietly been very productive this season with 12 home runs, 34 RBI and an .838 OPS. He leads the Yankees in all three categories.

Mark Teixeira is back in the Yankees' lineup Sunday. Teixeira missed Saturday's game with rib cage tightness, but it was evidently a minor issue. The first baseman has been banged up this season but has hit when healthy, sporting a .241/.361/.463 batting line with 11 homers and 31 RBI over 47 contests.

Mark Teixeira was scratched from the Yankees' starting lineup on Saturday with rib cage tightness. Minor injuries continue to plague Teixeira, who has been productive when in the Yanks' lineup this year. He has an .824 OPS, 11 home runs, and 31 RBI in 48 games played. The Yankees are calling him day-to-day.

Mark Teixeira went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Mariners. Soreness in his surgically-repaired right wrist has led to recent struggles and a few games off, but Teixeira continues to be an effective player overall due to his ability to get on base and occasionally put one in the seats. The 34-year-old switch hitter is now slashing .242/.366/.477 with 11 homers and 30 RBI.

Mark Teixeira is not in the Yankees' lineup Sunday. Teixeira has dealt with soreness in his surgically-repaired right wrist recently, but this appears to just be a day of rest. The first baseman might require regular maintenance from here on out. Kelly Johnson is at first base Sunday.

Mark Teixeira went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics. Teixeira provided the Yankees' only offense, bringing home their first run with a single in the first inning, and their second with a solo homer in the sixth off of Scott Kazmir. Teixeira has been battling soreness in his right wrist, but it's a good sign that he was able to muscle out a home run. He's slashing .250/.373/.500 with 10 home runs and 27 RBI on the season.

Mark Teixeira (wrist) is back in Tuesday's lineup against the Athletics. Good news for the Bombers. It was easy to fear the worst after Teixeira left Saturday's game with soreness in his surgically-repaired right wrist, but he has reported improvement since receiving a cortisone shot over the weekend.

Mark Teixeira (wrist) could return to the Yankees' lineup as soon as Tuesday. Teixeira received good news from the doctor on Monday when he got his sore right wrist examined. The first baseman was given a cortisone shot over the weekend and has reported improvement. While Teixeira's surgically-repaired wrist remains a concern going forward, it appears he's close to returning to action.