Locastro said Thursday that he's 100% recovered from the ACL surgery he underwent last July, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro was signed by the Yankees on March 13 after the Red Sox claimed, and then let him go, in November of last year. The 29-year-old's specialty is speed, and he showed that his surgically repaired knee is sound by swiping second base after hitting a single in Friday's Grapefruit League game against Philadelphia. Locastro appears to have a path to an Opening Day roster spot as New York's backup center fielder, but he may feature primarily as a pinch runner given his struggles so far as a big-league hitter.

Locastro (knee), who signed a one-year contract with the Yankees earlier Sunday, has been fully cleared for spring training after recovering from a torn ACL, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees' decision to add Locastro to the 40-man roster already seemed to imply that he was healthy to take part in big-league camp, so Murti's report merely provides confirmation on that front. While New York hasn't dismissed the possibility of re-signing Brett Gardner or adding more depth to the outfield, Locastro looks like he'll have an inside track on one of the Yankees' available bench spots. The 29-year-old owns a lowly .662 OPS over 503 plate appearances, but his high-end speed makes him a useful bench piece as a pinch runner or late-inning defensive replacement.

Locastro (knee) signed a one-year, major-league deal with the Yankees on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Between stops with the Diamondbacks and Yankees in 2021, Locastro saw action in 64 games and slashed .180/.263/.252 while going 5-for-8 on stolen-base attempts across 156 plate appearances before his season came to an end in mid-July, when he tore the ACL in his right knee and later underwent surgery. The Yankees designated Locastro for assignment following the season and saw him get claimed by the Red Sox, only for Boston to later non-tender the 29-year-old. New York's decision to not only re-sign Locastro but to add him back to the 40-man roster implies some optimism in his health, though it's unclear if he'll be a full participant in spring training. If Locastro gets the green light for Opening Day, he'll likely slot in as the primary backup to everyday center fielder Aaron Hicks and serve mainly as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement.

Locastro (knee) was non-tendered by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro was claimed off waivers by Boston in early November, but the team opted not to tender him a contract for 2022. He appeared in 64 games last season between the Diamondbacks and Yankees and hit .180/.263/.252 in 156 plate appearances. He suffered a torn ACL in July but may be ready in time for Opening Day.

Locastro (knee) was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro hit just .180/.263/.252 in 156 plate appearances for the Diamondbacks and Yankees before tearing his ACL in mid-July. He owned a far better .256/.365/.365 line in 347 career trips to the plate prior to this season, however, so he could carve out a role on the Red Sox's bench if he proves his health in spring training.

Locastro (knee) is scheduled to resume running later this month or in November and is on pace to be fully healthy for the start of the 2022 season, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 1, Locastro appeared in just nine games for New York before he was shut down for the season just over two weeks later when he tore the ACL in his right knee while making a catch. He underwent surgery soon afterward and looks to be progressing well in his recovery, but the 29-year-old could be non-tendered by the Yankees this offseason and may have to look for a new landing spot in 2022.

The Yankees transferred Locastro (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro was already ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery last week to repair a torn ACL, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. The transaction clears up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Gio Urshela, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 IL ahead of Sunday's series finale in Boston.

Locastro is scheduled to have surgery on his right knee Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro tore his right ACL while catching a flyball against the wall July 17 and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season. He slashed .180/.263/.252 with five stolen bases and two home runs across 64 games between the Diamondbacks and the Yankees on the campaign.

The Yankees placed Locastro (knee) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move comes as no surprise after Locastro tore his right ACL in Saturday's game, as he will miss the remainder of 2021. Ryan LaMarre was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Locastro's MRI on Saturday revealed a torn right ACL, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Locastro exited Saturday's game in the second inning after he banged into the wall while catching a flyball in the first. The club initially described the issue as knee soreness, but his MRI has revealed a far more serious injury. The outfielder will certainly miss the rest of 2021, and there figures to be a strong chance that he won't be ready for the beginning of spring training come February.