Matsui will have his injured left wrist re-examined Friday, at which time he could be cleared to intensify his workouts. Matsui is currently hitting off a tee with a mini-bat, one-handed with his right arm. He is also throwing in the outfield, but is having a second person catch the return throws for him.
(Updated 8/7/2006)

Analysis: Matsui had over 100 RBIs in each of his first three seasons with the Yankees. He was hitting .261 with five home runs and 19 RBIs in 32 games before the injury.