Frazier ‘foggy’ from concussion
TAMPA — Clint Frazier suffered a concussion when he banged his head against the left-field fence on Saturday in Bradenton after making a catch while falling down against the Pirates.
Frazier said he was okay that night but didn’t feel right Sunday.
“I feel better than [Sunday]. I felt drunk, a better description is foggy,’’ Frazier said. “It just happened after I left the field. I never had a concussion. Once the adrenaline exited my body it was like a state of euphoria. I still have a slight headache so I have to get rid of that. Like I said, there isn’t a whole lot going on in my head so I am not too worried about losing anything.’’
Aaron Boone said Frazier will have to go through MLB’s concussion protocol before being allowed to play again. Boone said Frazier will get on an exercise bicycle Tuesday and push his heart rate.
“It’s not something we are going to rush with,’’ Boone said.
Aaron Judge said it’s possible he will catch some passes from Russell Wilson while the Seahawks’ QB is in camp, but Judge’s first exhibition game appearance will be Wednesday against the Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
“That’s been the plan since before spring training,’’ said Judge, who has been hitting since camp opened but is taking it slow at the Yankees’ insistence after undergoing left shoulder surgery last November. “I am looking forward to it.’’
Boone said Judge will play in the field. However, the first-year manager hasn’t formulated a plan concerning who will play left field when Brett Gardner is given a day off.
“I don’t know, not yet. They have started some work and we are excited about the early returns from both guys,’’ Boone said. “We are excited about the willingness, the team, the buy-in and all that but I am not closer on a decision on that kind of thing.’’
Sonny Gray gave up two hardhit balls but no runs in two innings of Monday night’s 4-3 Yankees win over the Phillies at GMS Field.
“It was good to be put into some pretty competitive situations; it was a fun game for sure,’’ Gray said.
Gary Sanchez wore a path from the plate to the mound a year ago and has to adjust this year when the limit for position players and coaches for mound visits is six.
“When Chance [ Adams] was pitching I wanted to go out there and at the same time I can’t go out there,’’ Sanchez said of the righthander, who struggled in his inning of work. “Had to wait until the pitching coach went out there. Like I said before it’s spring training and time to get used to it.’’
Luis Severino threw two perfect innings in a simulated game that included Judge striking out twice. ... Aroldis Chapman threw 30 pitches in live batting practice.