Yankees reliever Jake Cousins has injury setback, this time a pec issue
NEW YORK — Yankees reliever Jake Cousins felt pectoral discomfort after throwing a pair of batting practice sessions, another setback in his bid to return to the mound for the first time since last fall.
Cousins won't throw again for four or five days, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.
Boone said ahead of spring training's opening workout that Cousins had a strained right forearm and was uncertain for the March 27 opener.
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