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Ankle sets back Jeter

Jeter, who turns 39 in June, has appeared in 2,743 regular and postseason games during his 19-year MLB career. (Associated Press)
Associated Press

New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter will be sidelined until after the All-Star break because of a new fracture in his injured left ankle.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made the announcement before Thursday night’s home game against Arizona.

Cashman said the injury to the 38-year-old shortstop “is obviously a setback.” Jeter could be out at least three months.

Jeter was hurt last October in the opener of the American League championship series.

Jeter played sparingly in spring training and started the season rehabbing at the team’s spring training complex in Tampa, Fla.

Ortiz eyes return

Boston designated hitter David Ortiz is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup when they open a home series tonight against Kansas City.

Ortiz hasn’t played this season because of an injured right Achilles, which limited him to 90 games in 2012. He began a rehabilitation assignment last week and went 4 for 20, including a home run yesterday.

Boston manager John Farrell said all signs point to Ortiz being ready tonight when the Red Sox play at Fenway Park for the first time since Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Clearing the bases

Phillies pitcher John Lannan has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained quadriceps tendon in his left leg. Lannan aggravated the injury during an 11-2 loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday, when he gave up six runs and eight hits in 1 2/3 innings. He said he first experienced pain in his knee during his previous start last Friday against the Marlins. … The Marlins put shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria on the 15-day disabled list with a sore throwing arm before the start of their four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Hechavarria hurt his right arm just above the elbow while making a throw and was scratched from Wednesday’s game. Manager Mike Redmond said it should heal with rest. … Miami called up infielder Nick Green from Triple-A New Orleans to take his spot on the roster. Chris Valaika was at shortstop for the series opener. … The Marlins had right fielder Giancarlo Stanton back in the lineup after missing the last six games.