Yankees OF Harrison Bader (oblique) could open season on IL

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader likely will begin the season on the injured list with a strained left oblique.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Bader, injured on a swing during an at-bat in spring training on Wednesday, went for imaging tests on Thursday that confirmed he will need time to recover. With no timetable for a return, a spot on the Opening Day roster is in jeopardy.

Bader's injury comes after left