New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon has been placed on the injured list with a left thumb sprain, the team announced Friday. The injury occurred when McMahon exited Wednesday's game in Baltimore early after sliding into second base.
Initial test results following the injury were reportedly encouraging, and the Yankees had hoped he would avoid a significant absence. However, follow-up examinations led to the decision to sideline the infielder.
McMahon joins a crowded Yankees injured list that includes key players such as Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger. This development comes as the Yankees are set to begin a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
To fill McMahon's spot on the roster, the Yankees called up infielder Max Schuemann. Notably, Anthony Volpe was not called up to replace McMahon, as Volpe is currently receiving an extended period at second base with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.