Yankees CF Harrison Bader reinstated from injured list

By MIKE FITZPATRICK
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Harrison Bader has been activated from the injured list by the New York Yankees, and the speedy center fielder made his season debut Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians. New York’s pitching staff took another hit, though: Right-handed reliever Lou Trivino is scheduled for season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles. Diminished by injuries, the slumping Yankees hope Bader can spark their offense a bit. He’s been sidelined since March 10 in spring training with a strained left oblique muscle. New York had lost four straight and seven of nine, falling into last place in the AL East. To open a roster spot, the Yankees optioned corner outfielder Franchy Cordero back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday night’s 3-2 loss to Cleveland.