TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira underwent treatment for a bruised right elbow on Tuesday and expects to play again Thursday.
Teixeira says the elbow is still sore, but feeling better. He added that returning to the lineup on Thursday is a "pretty safe" plan.
Teixeira was hit by a pitch in a game against the Baltimore Orioles Monday night.
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