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Bush

Bush will fly to Toronto next week to meet with specialists about his hip problem.

Torre likes Bush’s speed, and is trying to make him more flexible. Bush has never played in the outfield, and has been considered a longshot to make the squad.

Making a comeback after sitting out a year with a hip injury, Bush hit .291/.327/.380 in 63 games for Triple-A Columbus last season. He’s probably through as a useful player.

Bush requested the move. He plans to catch on with a team with less infield depth, not that that should allow him to begin the season in the majors. He was 2-for-8 this spring.

Yes, Darren Bragg is in Yankees camp. Enrique Wilson started at second base and went 2-for-2. Wilson remains the favorite for the second base job, while Bush looks like he’ll have a chance for a utility spot.

The 31-year-old Bush was out of baseball last year because of a hip problem. He’ll try to make the Yankees as a reserve, but his lack of versatility will make him a weak utility player. He’s not good enough to start at second base, so from this point on, he’s always going to have a difficult time landing a job.

Bush was hitting .273/.313/.341 while getting most of his playing time at third base for Columbus. He looks like a weak option as a reserve, and he shouldn’t have any fantasy value.

GM Kevin Towers said Bush might try a comeback next year if his hips feel better. With Bush out of the picture, Jose Flores and Keith Lockhart are the remaining competitors for a reserve-infield spot.

“The true test is going out there playing on it,” Bush said. “As far as just working out and running and stuff like that, it’s no problem.” Bush likely will begin the season at Triple-A Columbus, but he has more upside than either Enrique Wilson or Miguel Cairo, making him someone to watch.