Boone Logan has a sore left elbow that forced him to skip a scheduled simulated game on March 2.

An MRI of the elbow showed no damage, so Logan will just require a few days rest. Logan, 28, has yet to pitch this spring, but it's still too early to know about his availability for Opening Day. The left-handed reliever had a 3.74 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings last year for the Yankees.

Boone Logan long-tossed Thursday with a white sleeve on his pitching elbow and later had the elbow wrapped while in the locker room.

It would indicate that the left-hander is dealing with some soreness, but the Yankees haven't provided much detail. "We are being cautious with him,'' pitching coach Larry Rothschild said of Logan. "We have decided to slow him down and make sure he catches up before we give him too much.''

Yankees avoided arbitration with LHP Boone Logan by agreeing to a one-year, $3.15 million contract.

It's a nice score for Logan, who is in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The southpaw has put up a 3.42 ERA over the last three years for the Yankees and will be used as a lefty specialist again in 2013.

Boone Logan went to a doctor Wednesday morning after showing up to the ballpark with a back problem.

The severity of the issue isn't yet known. However, the situation could convince Yankees manager Joe Girardi that carrying Clay Rapada as a second left-hander out of the bullpen is the way to go.

Boone Logan (neck) threw a scoreless fifth inning in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Logan skipped a scheduled bullpen session late last week due to stiffness in his neck. But it was never a major concern, and he's now back on the right track.

Boone Logan skipped a scheduled bullpen session Friday due to neck stiffness.

It's not a major concern and Logan could still pitch Sunday. The 27-year-old left-hander is expected to serve as the Yanks' primary left-handed specialist again this season after posting a 3.48 ERA and 46/13 K/BB ratio over 41 2/3 innings in 2011.

The Yankees and LHP Boone Logan avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.875 million contract.

Logan requested $2.1 million and was offered $1.7 million from the Yankees when arbitration figures were exchanged last Tuesday. It took a little over a week for the two sides to find a middle ground. Logan, 27, will serve as a lefty specialist this year for New York.

Boone Logan requested $2.1 million and was offered $1.7 million from the Yankees when arbitration figures were exchanged Tuesday.

Logan, 27, earned $1.2 million last season while posting a 3.46 ERA and 46/13 K/BB ratio over 41 2/3 innings. It shouldn't take much negotiating to avoid an arbitration hearing.

According to SI's Jon Heyman, the Yankees are looking for starting pitching and left-handed relievers this offseason.

A look at the open market shows a number of viable left-handed relief options, highlighted by Jeremy Affeldt ($5 million club option with $500K buyout), George Sherrill, Javier Lopez, and Hideki Okajima. Top starters include C.J. Wilson, Hiroki Kuroda, Edwin Jackson, Erik Bedard, and Mark Buehrle.

Boone Logan returned to action on Wednesday September 14.

Boone Logan is going through a "dead arm" phase.

Logan was unavailable to pitch Friday, which resulted in the Yankees going to Aaron Laffey in the ninth inning of a tie game. He also was off-limits Saturday, and it's not clear when manager Joe Girardi will use him again. Logan has had a nice year for the Bronx Bombers, posting a 2.92 ERA and 42/11 K/BB ratio over 37 innings.

Yankees and LHP Boone Logan avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

Logan made $590,000 last season as a first-year arbitration case. He deserved the sizable raise for 2011 after posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 51 appearances in 2010 and holding left-handed batters to a .190/.286/.215 batting line. The southpaw should be used heavily this year.

Yankees recalled LHP Boone Logan from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Logan has struggled with his control in his time with the Yankees this season, but he's been lights out at Triple-A. The left-hander doesn't deserve any attention in fantasy leagues.

Yankees optioned LHP Boone Logan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

After much speculation, Logan was cleared to make room for Dustin Moseley. The 25-year-old left-hander has a 3.93 ERA and 13/12 K/BB ratio over 17 relief appearances with the Bombers this season.

Yankees recalled LHP Boone Logan from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Logan compiled a 5.06 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 13 relief appearances last month. He'll provide the Yankees with another left-hander against the lefty-heavy Phillies lineup.

Yankees optioned LHP Boone Logan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Logan was called up to the majors on April 16 and has allowed 13 hits and six earned runs in 10 2/3 innings since. He could be called back later this year if there's an injury to the Yankees' bullpen corps.

Yankees recalled LHP Boone Logan from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Logan fanned nine while allowing one run in 6 2/3 innings to open the Triple-A season. He should be treated pretty strictly as a specialist.