After leaving Sunday’s game early after sliding into second base, Gleyber Torres has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain.
Torres has been a streaky hitter for the Yankees all season long, but the injury is bad timing for Torres, who had been heating up over his last eight games, including three hits on Sunday.
The Yankees also have plenty of other IL issues – Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, and Gary Sanchez all have COVID-19, while Aroldis Chapman, Gio Urshela, Miguel Andujar, Domingo German, and Clint Frazier all have injuries.
Torres is slashing .253/.328/.351 this year with six home runs and 42 RBI, just two seasons after belting 38 dingers and driving in 90 runs.
With Torres hitting the IL, the Yanks have recalled RHP Nick Nelson and signed infielder Andrew Velasquez to a major league contract.
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Torres could miss anywhere between 10 and 20 days, and will know more after Torres sees specialists.