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Updates on the Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell’s injury and unexpected return…..
Bryan Mitchell, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, was involved in a terrifying incident on Monday after Minnesota Twins player Eduardo Nunez hit a line drive that hit Mitchell in the face.
Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that a “small nasal fracture” is the diagnosis.
With nine appearances for the Yankees, Mitchell has a 3.72 ERA and 1.35 WHIP going into Monday’s game. Before Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox on August 1, he had lost his lone start of the season. However, if healthy, his versatility and ability to start in a pinch may be useful as the season approaches its final stretch.
16 games in 16 days is what New York is currently playing, and they won’t get another break until August 27. The Yankees would have six starters during this time thanks to Mitchell’s addition to the staff, but the fact that he exited after just two innings could put a strain on the relief corps.
Masahiro Tanaka pitched a perfect game on Saturday, which was fortunate for the Yankees because it meant that the bullpen would be well-rested for Monday’s game. That won’t happen after it pitched for almost the whole game after Mitchell left.
With less than two months left in the season, New York needs all the pitching it can get as it battles the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East title. As the year goes on, the possibility of Mitchell’s loss will increase the strain on the remaining arms.
