NEW YORK — One of many Yankees’ pre-trade deadline pickups is already injured.
That might be Austin Slater, who exited Monday’s recreation in opposition to the Texas Rangers within the first inning with left hamstring tightness. Slater suffered the harm whereas working to first on a fielder’s alternative at Globe Life Subject. He had bother getting down the road, however he made it to first base simply after the Rangers repeatedly mishandled what may have been a double play ball.
Slater then obtained a go to from the Yankees’ coaching workers and Aaron Boone. He exited with out a lot of a dialogue.
Slater, making his second begin with the Yankees, was acquired from the Chicago White Sox on July 30. A right-handed hitting outfielder, he was enjoying on Monday night time as a result of the Yankees have been dealing with Rangers southpaw Patrick Corbin.
Slater entered Monday’s recreation with an .825 OPS in opposition to lefties this season, which is why the Yankees acquired him.
If Slater has to go on the injured listing, it is going to create a straightforward roster determination for the Yankees, as Aaron Decide is anticipated to return off the IL on Tuesday. The Yankees’ captain has been out with a proper flexor pressure and can be initially restricted to DH duties upon returning.
The hope is that Decide will start a throwing program within the subsequent few days earlier than returning to proper area.
Decide arrived in Texas on Monday night time. He confronted stay pitching over the weekend on the Yankees’ advanced in Tampa, Fla.
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