Florida / 11.03.2021 21:08:36
Robinson Chirinos came to the Yankees looking to be the team’s backup catcher, but his plans have suffered an unexpected move, since suffered a broken right wrist and it is not known what his future will be.
The Venezuelan catcher was in the batter’s box in Wednesday’s game, when he received a pitch he received a pitch by pitcher Blake Cederlind.
Chirinos had an X-ray Thursday at BayCare Outpatient Imaging in Tampa. Drs. Daniel Murphy and Christopher Ahmad reviewed the results, confirming the fracture. The team said they will consult with wrist specialists and hand to determine next steps.
“It’s been amazing to have Robinson here,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He has been a great partner; it really has been a presence among the receivers. It has been fun for me. He’s a good boy. I feel very sorry for him, knowing all the effort he put in to be part of this team ”.
Chirinos, 36, he was fighting Kyle Higashioka for a spot on the Yankees bench. The Punto Fijo native was 74-12 (.162) with a home run and seven RBIs in 26 games last year with the Mets and Rangers. With information from MLB.com
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