The New York Yankees have little room for additional injuries with the postseason just around the bend, and when starting pitcher and rotation-man in October, James Paxton, went down in the first inning on Friday night, everyone held their breath.
After just one inning, Paxton left the game with a tight glute — a not-so significant-sounding injury but one nonetheless. Manager Aaron Boone downplayed the ailment picked up by Paxton, stating that the move was precautionary given how close the Yankees are to the playoffs.
Moose threw just 21 pitches before being plucked, and there’s no room for error with the postseason.