PRP treatment gives Yankees pitcher hope for early return originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Yankees closer Luke Weaver is showing encouraging signs early in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. After receiving a PRP injection this week, Weaver resumed throwing Thursday and again before Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, who had surgery to repair a fractured left ankle last month, said he was told there is a "small possibility" he'll return this season.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-out, three-run homer in a five-run first inning off Walker Buehler Friday night for the host New York Yankees, who raced out to a big lead and earned a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the first meeting of the season between the rivals.

2) Red Sox starter Walker Buehler gave up five runs on five hits (two homers) and one walk in a disastrous first inning. He pitched just 2 innings and allowed seven runs (five earned runs), seven hits and two walks while striking out two. He also hit a batter to force in a run with the bases loaded. His ERA jumped to 5.18 ERA.

Jazz Chisholm knows what it feelsl ike to be constantly changing defensive positions. Since being traded to the Yankees from the Miami Marlins for a trio of prospects, he’s been tossed between third base, second base and the outfield.

New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver received a platelet-rich plasma injection designed to speed healing in his injured left hamstring, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who is out four to six weeks with an injured left hamstring, received a platelet rich plasma injection, while Giancarlo Stanton's minor league rehabilitation assignment is on track to begin next week.

Yankees closer Luke Weaver had a platelet rich plasma injection in his injured left hamstring, and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is on track to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment nex