One of many Yankees’ pre-trade deadline pickups is already injured.
That might be Austin Slater, who exited Monday’s recreation towards the Rangers within the first inning with left hamstring tightness. Slater suffered the damage whereas operating to first on a fielder’s selection at Globe Life Discipline. He had bother getting down the road, however he made it to first base simply after the Rangers repeatedly mishandled what may have been a double play ball.
Slater then obtained a go to from the Yankees’ coaching employees and Aaron Boone. He exited with out a lot of a dialogue.
Austin Slater has left the sport with a coach within the first inning pic.twitter.com/sPluFyLy5Z
Slater, making his second begin with the Yankees, was acquired from the White Sox on July 30. A right-handed hitting outfielder, he was taking part in on Monday evening as a result of the Yankees had been going through Rangers southpaw Patrick Corbin.
Slater entered Monday’s recreation with an .825 OPS towards lefties this season, which is why the Yankees acquired him.
If Slater has to go on the injured record, it should create a straightforward roster choice for the Yankees, as Aaron Choose is anticipated to return off the IL on Tuesday. The Yankees’ captain has been out with a proper flexor pressure and might be initially restricted to DH duties upon returning.
The hope is that Choose will start a throwing program within the subsequent few days earlier than returning to proper subject.
Choose arrived in Texas on Monday evening. He confronted reside pitching over the weekend on the Yankees’ complicated in Tampa.
Initially Printed: August 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM EDT
