Dellin Betances at least 6-7 weeks away from Yankees return

The New York Yankees will be without Dellin Betances for a while.

Betances was working his way back from a shoulder impingement that caused him to begin the season on the injured list. He hit a snag and didn’t feel well in a simulation game, so he went for an MRI.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Friday that Betances has a spur causing inflammation in his shoulder. The reliever will receive a cortisone shot and be shut down for three weeks, with a return to the club 6-7 weeks away.

Dellin Betances has a spur causing inflammation in shoulder. Getting a cortisone shot tomorrow and shut down for 3 weeks. At least 6-7 weeks away from big league return according to Brian Cashman.

— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) April 13, 2019

Betances went 4-6 with four saves, 20 holds and 115 strikeouts in 66.2 innings last season. He has a career 2.36 ERA.