Why Yankees suddenly have some ‘optimism’ about Corey Kluber’s injury

Aaron Boone said Corey Kluber is still expected to be out about two months with a shoulder strain, but there is some optimism regarding the injury and the Yankees right-hander could begin a throwing program “probably in the next few days.”

That’s in contrast to the original prognosis, which called for Kluber to be shut down for at least four weeks, with a four-week rehab if all went well. But after Kluber sought different opinions — including from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles — Boone said he would start throwing off flat ground soon.