Call it luck or Schadenfreude, but New York Yankees sensation Miguel Andujar went from backup to potential AL Rookie of the Year thanks in large part to his competition, including Shohei Ohtani, falling prey to injury.
I’m not saying Andujar has a voodoo doll, but it’s probably a good idea to stay on his good side.
First, it was Brandon Drury, the Yankees’ third baseman to start the season, who was struck with a curious case of migraines that sidelined him for weeks. By the time he got back, Andujar was permanently affixed to third base, hitting double after double.