New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury went 2 for 5 and played five flawless innings of defense in his first game since being sidelined two weeks ago by an oblique strain. Ellsbury had an infield single and RBI single to left Tuesday for Double-A Trenton in a minor league game. First baseman Mark Teixeira, hit by a pitch in the right knee in a minor league game Sunday, could play Wednesday. Shortstop Didi Gregorius, who sprained his left wrist diving for a grounder Saturday, will have his status evaluated Wednesday.
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