Observations from Yankees spring training Thursday:
A good chime
Cody Bellinger went 0-for-1 with a walk.
More importantly, he left feeling healthy after playing right field in his first spring training game in nearly a week.
The former MVP — who had been out of action with a mild back injury — is scheduled to start again Friday.
Black’ mark
Paul Blackburn was unable to extend his spring success, allowing two runs, three hits (one home run) and two walks against the Twins while striking out three over 2 ¹/₃ innings.
The 32-year-old had thrown six scoreless innings in his first two spring training appearances.
Caught my eye
The Ryan McMahon shortstop experiment hasn’t gone according to plan.
After the starting third baseman committed an error on a fairly straightforward grounder during his debut at shortstop Tuesday, McMahon recorded another error Thursday after sliding to his knee to get a ball in the hole, then forcing a wild throw to first.
McMahon later made another impressive stab up the middle but again threw off-target.
Friday’s schedule
Cam Schlittler will make his spring debut in Friday night’s game against the Rays at Steinbrenner Field.
Oswaldo Cabrera also will make his first appearance of the spring, returning to action for the first time since breaking his ankle in May.
