The 2019 regular season for the New York Yankees has been plagued by injuries to vital contributing players. Escaping the injury bug has been a struggle, but lesser players have risen to the occasion to help supplement the team’s unfortunate losses.
However, another star player went down on Wednesday night. Third baseman Gio Urshela left the game with groin tightness, an injury that doesn’t seem too significant but can be lengthy. The groin muscle is susceptible and is needed for most basic baseball activities. While Urshela left the game with the ailment, it seems as if he escaped without suffering anything long-term.
“I think he is OK, just got a little tight in the groin so want to be safe with that and hopefully it is something that is not a big deal,’’ manager Aaron Boone said, according to the NY Post:
The starting infielder felt his groin tighten up running to first base after a single at the middle. He believes that the injury won’t stop him from playing on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees head into a three-game series in the Bronx.
Positive injury news for the infield:
Starting shortstop Didi Gregorius suffered a bone bruise against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, but his return is imminent he acted as a pinch-hitter for Geo in the sixth inning Wednesday after the third baseman was forced out. The Yankees went on to win the game 7-3.
The Yankees need their infield to be healthy for the final push of the regular season. Heading into the playoffs, it’s essential they have their best defenders and hitters in the lineup. With one of the best records in baseball, they must continue with their momentum and gaining back pitchers Luis Severino, and Dellin Betances will be significant to their future success.