Ryan McMahon, Max Fried get an IL ‘breather’ ahead of Yankees’ stretch run

The Yankees absorbed one more blow Friday in McMahon, who had hoped to avoid the injured list and could not, and acknowledged another blow in Fried could have been far worse.

Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain on and the New York Yankees third baseman said he will miss the minimum amount of time

Jose Caballero Could Become the Yankees' Answer at Third Base After Ryan McMahon Injury News  Sports Illustrated

The New York Yankees have announced a notable roster move before their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. First, infielder/outfielder Max Schuemann has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Schuemann, who has hit .194 with two home runs and a .694 OPS in 87 plate appearances with the Yankees foll

McMahon injured his thumb in Wednesday's game vs. the Orioles while sliding into second base. He'd been hitting .268 with a .744 OPS in August.