NEW YORK – New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez left Saturday’s game one inning after taking a ball to his right hand.
A foul by Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays hit the Dominican’s knuckles in the fourth inning.
The Yankees said the X-rays of Sanchez’s hand were negative and that he has a contusion to his right index and middle fingers.
Sánchez fell to the ground and writhed in pain before a coach came out to inspect him. He stayed in the game and finished the inning. He was replaced by Kyle Higashioka.
The two-time All-Star went 0-for-1 with a walk Saturday and is hitting .237 with two home runs and four RBIs this season.
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