More injury news has surfaced in the Yankees clubhouse as starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
The Yankees ace said he felt his right hamstring grab while running to first base in the game Friday. This is a major blow to New York who is in the middle of a pennant race and head to the division leading Toronto Blue Jays’ starting Monday.
Tanaka felt his hamstring grab running to first base on Friday. He has a Grade 1 strain. Nova will start Wednesday @ Toronto.
Tanaka was scheduled to make the start on Wednesday but instead will be replaced in the rotation by Ivan Nova.