Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Effross (back) is close to facing hitters again, MLB.com reports.

The Yankees placed Effross (back) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Effross (elbow) had back surgery in December and won't be available until some point in the summer, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Effross (elbow) recently began a throwing program, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

The Yankees placed Effross (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Effross (elbow) began a throwing program Monday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Effross requires Tommy John surgery, which will keep him out not only for this postseason but presumably all of next year as well, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

Effross pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one batter on his way to a save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Effross gave up one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning of work to earn the save in a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday.

Effross (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Red Sox.