Only three weeks left so they are running out of games and days, but a bunch of guys still expected back for NY in time to try to get in the mix as potential playoff options:
Severino: 50 pitches in a AA playoff game, 5 more after put him at 55 and he said after the game he could be at 100 in three starts. Boone said before the game that if this one went ok, the next would probably be in NY and he said after the game:
"Aaron Boone said postgame the Yankees will have discussions over the next 24-48 hours about the next step for Luis Severino. Trenton advanced, so he could make a third rehab start or he could re-join the Yankees and "build up that way.”"
He unfortunately would only be on three days rest when NY needs a starter on Tuesday or I think he would definitely come up, but he could slot in after that.
Montgomery: Will start a game of the next playoff series for Trenton, looks rusty.
Betances: His first game action all season tonight, he will stay in Trenton for now too and try to get his velocity up a bit, he topped out at 94 tonight.
Thairo: Going to AAA for game 3 of Scranton/Durham, hopefully he will be back up after that series ends, likely after that same game 3.
Stanton: He is facing live pitching in Tampa, but he is running out of days.
"New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had five plate appearances in a simulated game Friday as he works to return this month from a knee injury.
The slugger also worked out in right field at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Florida. He is expected to take part in another simulated game Saturday."
Hicks: This is the latest I see for him, also running out of days.
Hicks said he would likely begin throwing on 9/2, followed by some hitting a couple of days later.
Also I guess they will get Ben Heller after Scranton loses one more, he needs a 40 man spot (we hardly knew ye Ryan Dull) but has to be activated off the 60 day IL once his rehab clock runs out. I'm very curious to see him, not sure of his current velocity but he hit 100 pre-TJS and he has good numbers on his rehab stint in AAA. And Stephen Tarpley was supposed to be close to returning too, him and Holder need to be activated and used or put on the 60 day IL so their 40 man spot is open for the rest of the season.