New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has announced his retirement from baseball at the age of 34 on Thursday. Tulowitzki (calf) had only appeared in five games for the Yankees this season, after missing all of 2018, and a total of just 71 appearances over the past three seasons combined. The 34-year-old wraps up his 13 year career with totals of 225 home runs, 780 RBI, and a .290 batting average with the Rockies, Blue Jays, and Yankees.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) is no longer working out at the team's spring training complex and has been allowed to go home to "get over that (injury) hump and kind of push through the finish line of getting exactly right," manager Aaron Boone said. It's a setback and one that makes Tulo probably droppable even in AL-only leagues. He'll have to restart his rehab work again when he's deemed ready and is highly unlikely to return before the All-Star break at this point. It's just more of the same for the oft-injured infielder in what at one point was a promising career. With Didi Gregorius (elbow) returning this week, Tulo would be nothing more than a utility infielder if he ever makes it back to the Bronx.
Troy Tulowitzki Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) had nine plate appearances in his first simulated game on Friday since re-injuring his left calf. He has not played for the Yankees since April 3 but could start a rehab assignment next week. Tulo has been taking grounders at shortstop, third and second base. At this point, it looks like Didi Gregorius (elbow) will make it back before Tulowitzki, so Tulo will have to serve in a utility infield role upon his return. The oft-injured veteran just doesn't have much left these days and should be left to the waiver wire.
Troy Tulowitzki Willing To Change Positions For Yankees
Troy Tulowitzki approached the Yankees and told them he would be willing to play positions other than shortstop. This is a desperation move for Tulowitzki, as he will be blocked from his regular shortstop position by the return of Didi Gregorius. He has never played a position other than shortstop in his career, but he was seen taking groundballs at third base prior to today's game. His 12 total at-bats since 2017 should force us to exercise caution in adding him to our fantasy teams if he does find a spot in the lineup. In the meantime, Tulowitzki is still in the process of recovering from a setback he suffered during his rehab stint.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) will likely be shut down at least a week after suffering a mild strain in his calf, according to manager Aaron Boone. Tulowitzki suffered a setback during his rehab assignment this week. It sounds like Yankees fans are going to have to wait about two weeks before they see Tulo again.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) left the game early in a rehab outing with High-A Tampa on Wednesday as a precaution after feeling more tightness in his left calf. He landed on the injured list with a strained left calf on April 4 and was playing in his second straight rehab game. Tulo is eligible to come off the injured list this weekend, but that might not happen now. The oft-injured veteran shortstop missed all of last season due to lower-body injuries and can't be counted on by fantasy owners. You shouldn't be hanging onto him in deep mixed leagues if you have other needs on your roster.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) and third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) both played in an extended spring game on Monday. Tulo went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk, while Andujar was 3-for-5. Andujar is 8-for-14 in three extended spring games, while the action was Tulowitzki's first since going on the injured list on April 3 with a strained left calf. Both are expected to play for Single-A Tampa on Tuesday. The Yankees need all the reinforcements they can get, so this is a positive development. Andujar is the more attractive fantasy piece after being in the running for American League Rookie of the Year in 2018.
Along with news of the potential return of New York Yankees third basemanMiguel Andujar, the Yankees could be seeing another returning starter. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki(calf) has been rehabbing in Tampa Bay and is reportedly progressing quickly. The 34-year-old, who has a substantial injury history, suffered a left calf strain three weeks ago and has been out ever since. Tulowitzki was named the starting shortstop as Didi Gregorius recovers from Tommy John surgery, with his return date targeted for some time around the All-Star break.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) has faced live pitching in Florida and could be close to playing games in extended spring training. Given Tulo's extensive injury history, the Yankees will make sure not to rush the veteran back, even though they need all the help they can get right now with an injury-depleted roster all around. The 34-year-old had two hits in his first 11 at-bats with the Yankees. He should return to playing mostly every day at shortstop when he's ready, shifting Gleyber Torres back to the keystone. Tulowitzki should only be stashed in AL-only leagues while he's sidelined.
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) ran, hit and took ground balls on Thursday. He is feeling good but still is without a timetable for his return. The oft-injured veteran made it just 11 at-bats in his first year with the Yankees before suffering another lower-body injury. While this one won't keep him out for an extended time period, it's another reminder that we can't expect too much from the 34-year-old, even when he's healthy. Tulo should only be held in AL-only formats, as he had only two hits (one homer) in his 11 at-bats before his injury. Gleyber Torres will continue to start at short.
