Gregorius starting to throw
TAMPA — They were hardly the strong throws Didi Gregorius is accustomed to making, but the shortstop — rehabbing from offseason Tommy John surgery — made some light tosses across the diamond on Monday at the team’s minor league facility.
The beginning of a throwing program was another step in Gregorius’ comeback from the injury he suffered during Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox.
“Light throwing started [Monday],’’ said Gregorius, who added he made 25 throws from 60 feet.
He reiterated there is no timetable for his return.
“It’s still a waiting game for me,’’ Gregorius said. “It’s getting there. [I feel] pretty good.”
His replacement — at least for now — Troy Tulowitzki, joined Gregorius on the infield on Monday, as did Luke Voit. Gary Sanchez took batting practice on the field, as did Aaron Judge, who made his spring debut on Monday, all under the watchful eye of manager Aaron Boone.
Gregorius said he and Tulowitzki have yet to talk about their situation. General manager Brian Cashman has said the Yankees are going into the season with Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop.
Gregorius is months away from returning, with the Yankees hoping he’s back sometime around June or July. Tulowitzki, 34, is coming back from a season lost to a pair of heel surgeries. The Yankees are confident he is healthy enough to contribute.
“I’ve played against the guy for a while, so I know what he’s capable of,’’ Gregorius said.
➤ Danny Farquhar is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session with the Yankees on Tuesday after signing a minor league deal this month.
The right-hander is coming back from a life-threatening brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm suffered in the dugout after he pitched an inning for the White Sox last April 20. The 31-year-old said he was getting fitted for a helmet he’ll have to wear while pitching, since one of the procedures performed on him has left his skull more vulnerable to injury if he’s hit by a line drive.