New York Yankees: Andrew Brackman Suffers Groin Injury
In the battle for a rotation spot, Andrew Brackman has jumped out ahead as the leading rookie candidate to win the job.
But he endured a slight setback today, after suffering a groin injury that will keep him out until at least Tuesday, according to Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger.
It may not sound serious but, with pitchers, groin injuries can become lingering problems. A pitcher's legs are extremely important to him; if he’s not 100 percent, the results just won’t be there.
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“It’s not going to hurt me,” said Brackman, who added that the Yankees are simply taking the proper precautions. “But it couldn’t be a worse time.”
Right now, this isn’t a big problem. If it persists, it could cost him a rotation spot—at least at first.
Of course, we’ll have any updates as they happen.
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