Yankees Injuries: Morales Becomes 20th Bomber To Go On IL

CHICAGO (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Yankees have placed Kendrys Morales on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.

Morales is the 20th player to go on the IL this year for New York, matching its total for the entire 2018 season. The first baseman/designated hitter had three hits in the Yankees’ 12-5 victory over the Mets on Tuesday but did not play in the second half of the doubleheader.

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The Yankees also recalled outfielder Mike Tauchman and left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr.