Bomber bits

• Carlos Beltran is continuing a throwing program and has started doing outfield drills as he attempts to return to the outfield sometime soon. He has been limited to designated-hitter duties since an elbow injury in April.

"I don't think it's too far off," Girardi said. "I don't know if it will happen next week, but after that, I think it's a possibility.

• On this date in 1988, Tommy John committed three errors on one play during the fourth inning of a 16-3 Yankees victory vs. Milwaukee, becoming the first pitcher in the modern era with three miscues in the same inning.