JON BERTI NEWS

Running, but not back to full speed Berti (calf) ran and performed other baseball activities Friday, but he's not yet back up to full speed, per MLB.com.

Impact Berti has been on the shelf with a left calf strain since late May. He resumed running at approximately 95 percent prior to the All-Star break, then had a setback and was given a PRP injection. Though he's back to being able to run, Berti isn't likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment until he's up to full speed. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said July 22 that it's "going to be a little bit of time" before Berti is ready to return, though a clear timeline hasn't been shared.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hits and plays catch Monday Berti (calf) hit and played catch Monday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Berti recently experienced a setback with his left calf strain and was administered a PRP injection, but he was never shut down and should be ready for a rehab assignment before long. The utility player has been shelved since late May.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Getting PRP injection after setback Berti will be given a PRP injection after suffering a setback with his left calf strain, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact Yankees manager Aaron Boone deemed it a "minor" setback, but Berti won't be ready for rehab games this weekend as originally planned. It will also push back his timetable for a return, although that remains fluid. Berti has been shelved since late May.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Running at 95 percent Berti (calf) has been running at approximately 95 percent as well as hitting and throwing, per MLB.com.

Impact Berti is approaching a minor-league rehab assignment, which could begin shortly after the All-Star break. He's been on the IL since May 25 as a result of a left calf strain. Berti will likely work as a utility man in a reserve role upon his return.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Live at-bats after All-Star break Berti (calf) could begin taking live at-bats shortly after the All-Star break, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Berti has been re-incorporating baseball activities in recent days and will continue to ramp things up. He should be ready for a rehab assignment soon after some live hitting, with a return before the end of July seemingly doable.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fields grounders Wednesday Berti (calf) took grounders on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact While no date for a rehab assignment has been set, Berti appears close to being cleared for game action. The veteran utility player has been shelved since late May with a high-grade left calf strain.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Showing improvement Berti (calf) is improving and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in a few weeks, per MLB.com.

Impact Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti is "moving in a good direction" and added that the infielder will "hopefully" be ready for a rehab assignment in "a few more weeks." Berti is currently on the 60-day IL due to a left calf strain and isn't eligible to be activated until late July. He will likely fill a utility role upon his return.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with high-grade calf strain Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Berti has a high-grade left calf strain, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boone did not provide a timeline for Berti, though the 34-year-old will remain on the IL well beyond the 10-day minimum. Berti sustained the injury in Friday's game against the Padres when he was coming out of the batter's box in the ninth inning and collapsed to the ground. Before the injury, he went 10-for-34 with one home run, five RBI and four stolen bases in May. Kevin Smith was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Saturday, and he should provide depth in the infield with Berti on the shelf.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees place IF Jon Berti (calf) on 10-day injured list The New York Yankees placed infielder Jon Berti on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain after the team feared the injury...

MAY 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Yankees place Berti on the injured list with a left calf strain and select Smith from Triple-A

The New York Yankees placed infielder Jon Berti on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain one day after he collapsed in pain just a few steps out of the batter’s box

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits injured list with calf strain The Yankees placed Berti on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain.

Impact Berti was in visible pain after falling to the ground as he began to run toward first base during Friday's game, and it will officially cost him at least 10 days as he heads to the injured list. The Red Sox's trainers appeared to be working near Berti's Achilles tendon while he was on the ground, though imaging showed he only suffered a calf strain as a result of the incident. Kevin Smith will come up from Triple-A to take Berti's roster spot.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in second straight Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Berti finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row after he had started at third base in each of the preceding three games while going 3-for-9 with a home run and two walks. While he might not have eclipsed Oswaldo Cabrera on the depth chart just yet, Berti has been poaching more work of late from Cabrera, who has mustered an underwhelming .626 OPS since the beginning of May. Both Berti and Cabrera will likely see their playing time suffer when DJ LeMahieu (foot) -- who is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment -- likely returns from the 10-day injured list next week.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

France hits go-ahead RBI single off Holmes in four-run ninth as Mariners stun Yankees 5-4

Ty France hit a go-ahead RBI single in Seattle’s four-run ninth inning against reliever Clay Holmes, and the Mariners rallied to beat the New York Yankees 5-4

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees win 7th in a row, beat White Sox 7-2 for 3-game sweep as Judge and Berti homer

Aaron Judge and Jon Berti homered into Yankee Stadium’s right field short porch, and New York extended its winning streak to seven by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for a three-...

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to throw off mound Saturday for first time since elbow injury

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since getting hurt in spring training

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes activity Berti (groin) has resumed hitting in the cage and is also taking part in defensive work and a running progression, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact A left groin strain has kept Berti on the injured list since last Saturday, though it appears the 34-year-old has made some progress in his recovery. The goal is for him to begin a rehab assignment sometime next week, though it's unclear how many games he will play in the minors before rejoining the active roster.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joins lineup Sunday Berti was a late addition to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, and he's starting at third base and batting seventh.

Impact Berti was expected to start Saturday before ultimately being excluded from the lineup, but the reverse happened Sunday as he was initially absent from the starting nine. The 34-year-old will make his first start with the Yankees since Anthony Volpe was a late scratch due to an illness.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

On bench after late arrival Berti is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener in Houston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact The new acquisition's plane didn't arrive in Houston until 2 AM, so Yankees manager Aaron Boone elected to start Oswaldo Cabrera over Berti at third base. Both players should see at-bats at the hot corner until DJ LeMahieu (foot) is ready.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees acquire utilityman Jon Berti from Marlins Berti could be in the Opening Day lineup Thursday and play third base.

MARCH 28 • NEWSDAY.COM

Banged-up Yankees get infielder Jon Berti from Marlins in 3-team trade sending Rortvedt to Rays - The Boston Globe The 34-year-old could be at third base for New York in its opener against Houston on Thursday after the Yankees acquired the infielder as pa...

MARCH 28 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Banged-up Yankees get infielder Jon Berti from Marlins in 3-team trade sending Rortvedt to Rays

Jon Berti could be at third base in the banged-up Yankees’ opener at Houston after New York acquired the infielder as part of a three-team trade with Miami and Tampa Bay

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Yankees acquire INF Jon Berti from Marlins The New York Yankees are in agreement on a deal to acquire utility infielder Jon Berti from the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported Wed...

MARCH 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Traded to Yankees The Yankees acquired Berti from the Marlins on Wednesday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact There's no word yet on what the Marlins will be receiving in return. Berti provides the Yankees with some protection on their infield with both DJ LeMahieu (foot) and Oswald Peraza (shoulder) sidelined, and he's capable of handling the outfield, as well. He could get some starts at third base early on in the season while LeMahieu is out.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Club option exercised The Marlins exercised Berti's $3.625 million option for 2024, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Berti will stick around after slashing .294/.344/.405 with seven homers and 16 steals over 133 games this season. The 33-year-old utility player offers the Marlins plenty of versatility, but they'll likely be hoping they won't need to use him as often in 2024 as they had to in 2023.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At shortstop again in Game 2 Berti will again start at shortstop and bat eighth Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies.

Impact Berti started at short in Game 1 on Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in what was a 4-1 loss, but the Marlins will continue to roll with the 33-year-old speedster with Garrett Hampson and Joey Wendle again riding the pine.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE