An MRI on Kevin Youkilis' back came back negative, but the Yankees are still considering placing him on the disabled list. The club will decide later Monday whether or not to make a roster move, but Youkilis will receive an epidural on Tuesday either way. The infielder has been dealing with a back issue for over a week now, missing six of the last seven games.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is not Monday's lineup against the Astros. Youkilis has been dealing with lower back stiffness and has been sidelined for six of the last seven games. He briefly returned to action on Saturday, but still isn't 100 percent. Youkilis had an MRI earlier today, so it's very possible he could be placed on the disabled list.

Kevin Youkilis (back) will undergo an MRI on Monday. Youkilis returned to Yankees' lineup Saturday after missing the last six games, but he's still not 100 percent. The results of the MRI will determine whether Youkilis will be placed on the disabled list.

Kevin Youkilis' back remains stiff and will not be in the Yankees' lineup on Sunday. Youkilis returned to action on Saturday after missing six games, but he's still not feeling 100 percent. It's not clear at this point if the Bombers might be considering placing him on the disabled list. Jayson Nix should handle third base again on Sunday.

Kevin Youkilis (back) returned to the Yankees' lineup Saturday.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is out of the Yankees' lineup for the sixth straight game Friday. Youkilis was originally considered day-to-day, but he has failed to make much progress this week. The Yankees could place him on the disabled list if he's not ready Saturday. Jayson Nix will continue to fill in and makes for a nice short-term play in AL-only formats.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is out of the Yankees' lineup again Thursday. The hope was that Youkilis would be ready to return Thursday, but he apparently needs at least one more day. The 34-year-old hasn't played since he left Saturday's game with lower back tightness. Jayson Nix will continue to fill in for now.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is out of the Yankees' lineup again Wednesday. Youkilis hasn't played since he left Saturday's game with lower back tightness, but the hope is that he could be ready to return Thursday. Jayson Nix will fill in at third base again Wednesday.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is not expected to return to the Yankees' starting lineup until Thursday. Youkilis hasn't appeared in a game since making an early exit Saturday in Toronto with lower back tightness. Jayson Nix started at the hot corner on Tuesday night.

Kevin Youkilis (back) is out of the Yankees' lineup again Tuesday. Youkilis hasn't played since he left Saturday's game with lower back tightness. It might be another day or two before he's ready to return. Jayson Nix is starting in his place at third base Tuesday.