ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -New York Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu was removed from the starting lineup for Thursday night’s game against Tampa Bay due to a sore left wrist.
Abreu was hurt while sliding into second during a stolen base in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s 8-4 victory over the Rays.
“His wrist hurts,” New York general manager Brian Cashman said.
It is possible the Yankees will call up an outfielder from the minors.
Abreu is hitting .301 with 15 homers and 84 RBIs in 136 games. He was felt soreness in the wrist when he started pregame drills on Thursday.
The Yankees also rested Hideki Matsui, who had been the designated hitter in 15 straight games after being activated from the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 19. He had been sidelined by an injured left knee, which likely need surgery after the season.
“He’s hung in there for us,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
Matsui, through an interpreter, said he has had no issues with his knee since rejoining the team.
“I’m happy with how it’s performing,” Matsui said. “Not giving me any problems.”
Girardi said Matsui is expected to play in the final six games of the Yankees’ 10-game trip.
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