Yankees place D.J. LeMahieu on IL, recall Miguel Andujar

The New York Yankees will be without D.J. LeMahieu for at least 10 days. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees place D.J. LeMahieu on injured list, recall Miguel Andujar

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/16/20

The New York Yankees will be without D.J. LeMahieu for at least 10 days.

LeMahieu was placed on the injured list with a left thumb sprain, the team announced Sunday. New York has recalled Miguel Andujar from their alternate training site.

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees placed INF DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain and recalled INF/OF Miguel Andújar from the Alternate Site.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 16, 2020

The 32-year-old was pulled from the Yankees' 11-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in the sixth inning. LeMahieu whiffed on a pitch from Nathan Eovaldi in the fourth inning, followed through awkwardly and began to favor his left hand.

X-Rays on LeMahieu's hand came back negative, but was sent to the hospital for and MRI and CT scan.

The three-time All-Star is averaging .411 at the plate this season with eight RBI's, two home runs and 30 hits. He's vying to become the first player to win batting titles in both leagues.

In five games with the Yankees this season, Andujar is averaging .071 at the plate with three strikeouts and just one hit.

The Yankees are scheduled to face the Red Sox at 7:08 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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