Tulo is eager to get back on field

TAMPA — Troy Tulowitzki looked good enough during a December workout that the Yankees signed him and gave him a no-trade clause. And the 34-year-old has impressed the team in spring training’s early going, as he attempts to resuscitate his career following two injury-plagued seasons in Toronto.

But just like everyone else, Tulowitzki knows there’s only one way to show he’s still a quality player.

“I’m just waiting for games and they’re coming soon,’’ Tulowitzki said Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. “That’s what I need and I’m excited for it.”

The Yankees open their Grapefruit League schedule Saturday in Fort Myers against the Red Sox, but Aaron Boone has said the plan is to treat Tulowitzki with caution, since he missed all of 2018 for the Blue Jays following surgery to remove bone spurs from both heels. He’s also missed time due to hip, quad and hamstring injuries.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been out there,’’ Tulowitzki said. “The last memory I have is getting carried off the field, basically, when I broke my ankle.”

That was July 28, 2017, in a game against the Angels. He was trying to beat out a ground ball and caught first baseman C.J. Cron’s foot when he landed on the bag and went to the ground.

“I just want to be back out there,’’ said Tulowitzki, who will only cost the Yankees the veteran minimum of $555,000. “I love the game of baseball. I love competing. I’m looking forward to games. I don’t care if it’s a spring training game or whatever it is. I just want to be out there. It’s gonna be fun.”