CC Sabathia Injury: Updates on Yankees Star's Groin and Return

Starting pitcher CC Sabathia was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain on May 6. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Sabathia Active vs. Athletics

Friday, May 20

Sabathia will start against the Oakland A's on Friday, per Jane Lee of MLB.com.

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Sabathia Crucial to Yankees' Rotation 

Sabathia has been one of the team's few bright spots for the Yankees this season.

After spending time in an alcohol rehabilitation center during the offseason, per USA Today, following a lackluster 2015 campaign, Sabathia kicked off 2016 on the right foot with a win in his first start of the season, against the Detroit Tigers.

While two losses and a no-decision followed that outing, Sabathia rebounded with a great game May 4 against the Baltimore Orioles. The 35-year-old struck out six batters and allowed just six hits over seven innings, as the Yankees shut out their division rival. The start seemed to provide the team with an emotional boost.

"It felt great, and it all starts with CC," Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner said after the team snapped its six-game losing streak, according to the New York Post's George A. King III. "After the game it felt like we clinched a playoff spot."