ARLINGTON, Texas — And now a tight glute.
The Yankees were placing health and rest over home-field advantage.
Yankees ace James Paxton came up with a tight left glute after one inning Friday night and was removed from the game in the Yankees’ 14-7 win over the rancid Rangers at Globe Life Park.
Both Aaron Boone and Paxton downplayed the situation and said the move was strictly precautionary. In a season where so many injuries have hit the Yankees, no injury, no matter how small, can be taken for granted.
Boone made the right move to get Paxton out of the game after 21 pitches.