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NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Luis Severino says he hurt his lat muscle warming up before his first scheduled spring training start March 5 J.A. Happ Jersey , though New York’s medical staff did not diagnose the injury until April.When Severino first got hurt, the Yankees said the injury was right shoulder inflammation. After Severino threw on flat ground April 6 and felt like he had not progressed, the Yankees sent him for additional tests and announced the injury to the latissimus dorsi muscle in his back April 9.General manager Brian Cashman said last week he didn’t know “how a lat strain during his rehab process could have occurred.” Severino maintains the issue predated the rehab.“I know something was going on,” Severino said Wednesday.New York’s updated timetable from last week estimated Severino could resume throwing around May 21.Catcher Gary Sánchez hopes to play in Sunday’s homestand finale against Kansas City, the first day he is eligible to be activated from the injured list. Sánchez, recovering from a strained left calf Kendrys Morales Jersey , ran Wednesday for the second straight day and intends to resume outdoor batting practice Thursday.Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn’t played since March 31 because of a strained left biceps, started hitting off a machine Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said it is too soon to determine whether Stanton can return during the West Coast trip that starts Monday.New York has 12 players on the injured list. Bryce Harper has reportedly two teams that are willing to give him the length of contract that he desires, which is a length of ten years.Those two teams are reportedly the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. According to reports, both teams are willing to give Harper a contract that runs through ten seasons.Harper turned down a ten-year deal worth $300 million from the Washington Nationals before last season concluded. But because of his large demands, there have been few teams that have been able to offer him a serious offer.advertisingA person close to Bryce Harper tells @JSalisburyNBCS that a face-to-face meeting between Harper and Phillies officials is being planned for 鈥渢he next week or so.鈥滺ere's all the details Jesse Barfield Jersey , including location.https://t.co/LF96kObI6x— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) January 2, 2019The six-time All-Star is one of the most coveted free agents out on the open market. Along with Manny Machado, Harper has been seeking a massive deal that would likely last around a decade.Although, Harper hasn't visited any teams own his own that are interested in signing him yet. But, now there are multiple reports confirming that Harper will meet with representatives from the Phillies, sometime in the next week or so.According to Jeff Passan of ESPN http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey , the 26-year-old is ready to wait as long as he can for an offer that he desires. Even if that means waiting just before pitchers and catchers report next month. Multiple teams would reportedly be interested in Harper if his price were to drop.advertisingThe Los Angeles Dodgers are one of those teams interested in Harper if that were to happen. They're reportedly only willing to pay half of what Harper wants. But, clearly, Harper is confident that he can get exactly what he wants. NBC SportsWhat's a little confusing is that the White Sox haven't made any plans as of yet to met with Harper again about a potential deal. Both the Phillies and the White Sox met with Harper's agent before the Winter Meetings began in early December.But, neither team was able to sign Harper to a contract then. Yet, the Phillies have made plans for another sit-down with Harper, and the White Sox haven't. Which could mean the Phillies could be the more attractive destination spot for Harper.advertisingThe White Sox or the Phillies would both greatly improve by signing the former-MVP. But George Bell Jersey , it sounds like the Phillies have the advantage over the White Sox, with their meeting scheduled for some time next week.This report means that the race for Harper is down to just two teams. Both the White Sox and the Phillies would be attractive destinations for him. But, because the Phillies have a better chance at competing for the World Series next season.That could likely sway Harper to signing with them over the White Sox. However, it does sound like the wait could pay off for him. With both teams willing to give him exactly the type of contract that he desires.