By Associated Press - Friday, March 16, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is back at the New York Yankees’ spring training camp, three days after having knee surgery.

The 71-year-old Jackson had surgery Tuesday, a day after slipping and falling during a walk.

A Yankees special adviser, Jackson said Friday at Steinbrenner Field that he is “getting better” and will use a walker for four to six weeks..

Jackson hit 563 home runs, including 144 with the Yankees from 1977-81.

Notes: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is to play left field for the first time in a minor league game Saturday. Giancarlo Stanton started in left in Friday night’s game against Houston as New York searches for options when starting left fielder Brett Gardner gets a day off. … It appears likely that backup OF Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) will not be ready for opening day. “We’re, probably, from the time standpoint up against it,” manager Aaron Boone said. … Boone said he is close to announcing his opening day starter. Luis Severino and Masahiro Tanaka are the top candidates.

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