Two injuries hit Yankees early in Spring Training
The Yankees
have suffered their first notable injuries of Spring Training. Joe Girardi told
reporters Friday afternoon that Tyler Austin has suffered a fracture in his
foot after fouling a ball off it a few days ago in batting practice. He will be
out a minimum of six weeks and will not be in contention for an opening day
roster spot. This injury suddenly makes the Chris Carter signing, which they
agreed to just 10 days ago, look huge as Carter now likely has the inside track
on the backup first baseman and DH job.
In addition to the injury to Austin, Girardi reported that Mason Williams has tendonitis in his left knee and will be shut down for two weeks.
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by: Matt Graziano
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