TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees designated hitter and left fielder Hideki Matsui intensified the running program for his injured left knee on Saturday.
Matsui, placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 27, ran 90 feet several times.
"Overall, I ran a little harder today, and I hit a little more today as well," Matsui said. "I didn't have any problems, and I felt pretty good afterwards too. It's another step forward."
He's expected to run the bases soon. That's one of the final steps before playing in minor league rehab games.
Matsui had right knee surgery during the offseason, and decided not to have surgery on the left knee last month an effort to rejoin the Yankees this season.
"So far, it's been well," Matsui said. "There's no doubt about it, I feel confident now if I keep progressing."
Matsui batted .323 with seven homers and 34 RBI in 69 games.
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