TAMPA — Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to start the season on the disabled list, according to Aaron Boone.
Ellsbury (oblique) was supposed to take simulated at-bats on Monday and get a couple ABs in Lakeland against the Tigers Tuesday.
But he still has flu-like symptoms so those plans were scrapped.
Boone said the Yankees won't necessarily add another outfielder with Ellsbury out of the mix.
Giancarlo Stanton feeling comfortable in left field and clubhouse
Jacoby Ellsbury will likely begin the season on the DL. (Elsa/Getty Images)
They currently have depth in Brett Gardner, Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
It could perhaps allow the Bombers to take an extra pitcher like Jonathan Holder, Ben Heller, Domingo German or Luis Cessa.
Ellsbury still has three years left on his deal at $68 million total.
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