Zack Britton
RP FA
Sat 6/4/22 4:19 PM

Britton (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday and could be back in the majors in August, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Britton underwent surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow last September, and he's making positive steps as he advances in his recovery. Per Hoch, the veteran southpaw's procedure was an alternative to Tommy John surgery, which may explain his relatively quick progress. Friday's bullpen is said to have gone well, and the Yankees are hopeful that Britton can return to game action less than a year after his surgery was performed.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Thu 5/26/22 7:37 PM

Manager Aaron Boone said Britton (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 34-year-old continues his recovery from the left elbow surgery he underwent last September, and his return to mound work will be a significant step in his rehab program. Britton will likely need to continue building his arm up for a bit before facing live hitters, but he's on track to be available during the second half of the season.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Sat 5/21/22 10:09 PM

Britton (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet and could soon begin pitching from a bullpen mound, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty reliever began his throwing program in February and is slowly making progress toward a return. Though he isn't close to a rehab assignment, there is hope that Britton can be back with the Yankees in August or September.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Tue 4/12/22 1:50 AM

Britton (elbow) is said to be doing well, and the Yankees are hopeful that he could return to action in August or September, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
Britton is recovering from the left elbow surgery he underwent last September and remains months away from a return. However, he has been throwing on flat ground since February and is reportedly doing well, per Hoch. A return by the end of the campaign is far from guaranteed, but Britton could be a valuable late-season addition to the New York bullpen if he is indeed able to make his way back to the mound by then.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Mon 3/14/22 9:43 AM

The Yankees placed Britton (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Following Sunday's trade with the Twins, the Yankees added three new players to the 40-man roster (Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt) and sent out only two (Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela), so Britton's move to the 60-day IL will help open up an extra spot. Since Britton underwent Tommy John surgery Sept. 8 and also had a bone chip removed as part of the procedure, the Yankees were already preparing for him to miss most, if not all, of the 2022 campaign. The transaction won't affect his recovery timeline.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Thu 9/9/21 5:10 PM

Britton recently underwent surgery to reconstruct and repair his UCL in addition to removing a bone chip, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Britton was expected to have a bone chip removed from his left elbow, but he'll likely miss more time than expected since the surgery also reconstructed his UCL. The procedure is similar to Tommy John surgery, so the southpaw will likely be sidelined for most or all of the 2022 campaign.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Tue 8/31/21 7:49 PM

Britton will undergo surgery next week to have a bone chip removed from his left elbow, and his UCL will also be evaluated to determine whether any additional work is necessary, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Britton was ruled out for the season when he moved to the 60-day injured list Monday, and it's now official that he'll undergo surgery for the injury he's battled all season. Whether or not the veteran left-hander is ready for spring training should depend on whether additional work is required beyond removing the bone chip.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Mon 8/30/21 7:18 PM

The Yankees transferred Britton (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The move officially ends Britton's season. It's possible he'll require surgery on his sprained left elbow, although there's been no confirmation that's the route he'll take. Britton ends this season with career worsts in innings pitched (18.1) and ERA (5.89), plus his 1.69 WHIP is his highest since 2013. A timeline for his return to full health likely depends on whether he undergoes surgery, and updates on that should come within the next few weeks.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Tue 8/24/21 6:13 PM

Britton could required surgery on his sprained left elbow, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Elbow issues are always worrisome for pitchers, and it appears as though Britton's may indeed be a bad one. He's already undergone one elbow surgery this season, as he had bone chips removed from his elbow in March. The Yankees are still gathering additional opinions, but there's a very real chance Britton is done for the rest of the season and potentially next year as well.

Zack Britton
RP FA
Mon 8/23/21 3:47 PM

Britton landed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left elbow Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Britton hasn't been close to his usual self this season, struggling to a 5.89 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 16:14 K:BB in 18.1 innings after missing the early part of the year due to surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. Evidently, his elbow still isn't right, though whether that's the explanation for all of his struggles or if the sprain only popped up recently is unclear. The move was backdated to Friday, so Britton will be eligible to return next Monday, but that will only be in play if it's a particularly mild sprain.