Masahiro Tanaka Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s Hamstring and Return
September 20, 2015 · Adam Wells · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
The New York Yankees pitching staff took a hit Sept. 20 when the team announced Masahiro Tanaka would miss his start with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.
After missing that start, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported on Friday that Tanaka will look to pitch early next week after having a good bullpen session.
Continue for updates.
What Tanaka’s Injury Means for Yankees
Sunday, Sept. 20
Tanaka missed more than one month from late April to early June because of a forearm strain. But his ERA sits at a solid 3.38, and he boasts an impressive 0.99 WHIP.
His inconsistencies in the health department were compounded by the fact that CC Sabathia missed a large portion of 2015 with a knee injury. Michael Pineda also missed time, and Ivan Nova is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery last year.
Nova has struggled throughout the year, including taking a loss as Tanaka’s replacement on Sept. 23 against the Chicago White Sox. He only allowed one earned run, but his ERA still currently sits at a lofty 4.87.
The Yankees have been able to stay in the American League East and wild-card races despite all of the problems with their starting rotation, but given how well the Toronto Blue Jays have been playing since acquiring David Price, they likely have their eyes on a wild-card spot.
Ideally, Tanaka will return after only one missed start and be ready to help the Yankees attempt to wrestle the AL East away from Toronto or hang on to the top AL Wild Card spot.
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