Source: ESPN
Summary
Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain. The Yankees third baseman said he will miss the minimum time. McMahon injured his thumb during a play at second base in a win over Baltimore. Manager Aaron Boone said the move was to avoid long-term issues. McMahon is hitting .218 with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. Max Schuemann was called up to fill his spot. Cody Bellinger could return soon from a hamstring injury. Jameson Fried, on the 15-day IL, will throw a side session Saturday.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
McMahon jammed his thumb, got put on the IL, and said it could have been worse.
Boone talked about avoiding bad habits, which is always the plan.
Fried’s injury is back, and he’s trying to stay on the field this time.
The Yankees are juggling injuries, just like always.
Author: Evan Null
McMahon’s Thumb Injury
Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain. The injury happened during a play at second base in a win over Baltimore. McMahon said he felt fine in the field but had trouble swinging. Manager Aaron Boone said the move was to avoid long-term issues.
McMahon’s Performance
McMahon is hitting .218 with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs in 108 games. He also missed 10 games earlier this season with a throat infection. McMahon said he felt like he was at 50% and didn’t want to play that way. He said he was thankful for no surgery and minimal time on the IL.
Call-Up of Schuemann
To fill McMahon’s spot, Max Schuemann was called up from Triple-A. Schuemann batted .194 in 40 games earlier this season. His stay could be short if Cody Bellinger returns from a left hamstring strain. Bellinger started his minor league rehab and could return Sunday.
Fried’s Injury Update
Jameson Fried was placed on the 15-day IL with a left forearm injury. The move was retroactive to last Friday. Fried said he felt good but had some soreness after his last start. He missed 57 games earlier this season with the same injury. Fried is 4-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 15 starts this season.
Boone’s Comments
Manager Aaron Boone said he was encouraged by Fried’s progress. He said Fried could have made his last start but hoped the break would help. Boone said they might do a live throwing session early in the week if the side session goes well. Fried is expected to be eligible to return next week.
