Yanks to roll with 3 in outfield until Ellsbury return

There still is no telling when the Yankees will get Jacoby Ellsbury back from the disabled list, as the center fielder continues to deal with symptoms related to the concussion he suffered when he crashed into the center-field wall May 24.

According to general manager Brian Cashman, Ellsbury saw two neurologists Monday and it remains “a day-to-day thing” in terms of how he feels.

“When he’s completely symptom-free and can do all activities,” Cashman said. “then we’ll obviously make decisions on a rehab assignment or activate, depending on how long we’re talking about.”

In the meantime, Cashman said, the Yankees will go with three natural outfielders.

“Hopefully we can get [Ellsbury] back sooner than later, but only when he’s ready,” Cashman said. “We’re not playing [shorthanded]. As of right now, we’re fine.”

That means Rob Refsnyder would be used in the outfield if Brett Gardner, Aaron Hicks or Aaron Judge needs time off.

Ellsbury’s absence has been somewhat offset by Hicks’ performance. He was back in center for Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to the Red Sox, and after two more hits, is 15-for-32 with six runs, six doubles and 11 RBIs in the 11 games Ellsbury has missed.

Cashman said there was no telling when Ellsbury would be ready.

“We’re making sure [he’s healthy],” Cashman said. “The biggest thing is his communication and he’s been communicating very well.”

Manager Joe Girardi added Ellsbury underwent an MRI exam on his neck which showed no structural damage.

➤ Aroldis Chapman delivered some positive news about his recovery from left rotator cuff inflammation, saying he will head to Tampa on Friday for his first simulated game since going on the DL on May 13. He didn’t rule out a potential return to the Yankees’ bullpen by next week.

The closer wasn’t sure if he would throw another bullpen session before leaving, but added he would begin a rehab assignment in the minors following the simulated game, as long as he doesn’t suffer any setbacks.

“Everything’s good,” said Chapman, adding he could be back by the team’s series in Oakland, which begins June 15.

Dellin Betances has thrived in the closer’s role, but Chapman’s loss has been felt throughout the bullpen, with others struggling in increased roles.

➤ Gleyber Torres struggled for most of his first 11 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but went 3-for-3 with a homer on Monday. Cashman, though, said he’s not monitoring every move the organization’s top prospect is making so soon after he was promoted from Double-A Trenton. Torres went 0for-3 with two strikeouts on Tuesday and played shortstop. ... Greg Bird, rehabbing at Single-A Tampa, went 1-for-3 with a double and played all nine innings at first base.