Yankees send Jacoby Ellsbury for MRI of right calf

Ryan had been limited to nine plate appearances because of a lower back issue. The Yankees said the spasms are unrelated to the earlier problem.

Jacoby Ellsbury hasn't played since March 14 and was scratched from Sunday's game against Atlanta because of right calf tightness :: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Ryan had been limited to nine plate appearances because of a lower back issue. The Yankees said the spasms are unrelated to the earlier problem.