Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton. It will be his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March while preparing with the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic.
Posted: Mar. 6, 2013 5:46 PM ET
Manager Joe Girardi watched while the All-Star took part in an extensive simulated game with infielder Kevin Youkilis at the Yankees' minor-league complex on Friday. Youkilis is sidelined with a sore back. Teixeira may be ready to rejoin the Yankees in early June. Youkilis looks to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon.