Phil Hughes (back) may open season on DL
Phil Hughes - S - New York Yankees
Feb. 27, 2013 - 5:15 PM ET
Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters Wednesday in camp that "it's possible" Phil Hughes (back) won't be ready for the start of the 2013 regular season.
Hughes was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his upper spine last week and has been shut down since. The Yankees aren't going to rush that type of injury. Hughes is off anti-inflammatory medication but hasn't been able to launch back into his workout routine like he had hoped.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter