Andujar: shoulder feels 100% after recovery from surgery

It has been a long road back from a torn labrum for New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar, but he says that he is almost back to normal.

"I feel great. I am working out five days a week building strength, working with the trainers, exercising, and doing my best to stay sharp," Andujar said, according to George A. King III of the New York Post. "It's been almost a year since my injury and I feel 100%. I am very happy where I am at physically. For a while I was working out away from (Steinbrenner Field) with a trainer, hitting and staying sharp. I am back at the complex doing everything I can to prepare myself."

The 25-year-old Andujar, emerged onto the scene in 2018 when he finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting, after hitting .297 with 27 home runs, 47 doubles, and 92 RBIs accross 149 games.

Andujar was placed on the injured list during the first week of the 2019 season with a shoulder ailment and missed 28 games. He struggled mightily at the plate upon his return and was eventually diagnosed with a torn right labrum. He immediately underwent surgery and was out for the rest of the campaign.

He hit just .128 in 12 games this past season and didn't record an extra-base hit. Meanwhile, Gio Urshela picked up the slack in his absence and earned the starting third base job entering spring training this year. As a result, Andujar began taking reps in the outfield before the MLB's hiatus.

Andujar says that he does not care where he plays, as long as he is on the field.

"I am ready to play wherever the team needs me. I am ready to play, period," Andujar said. "I've continued to prepare to play any position I am asked to play."

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