Jeter will miss series
Derek Jeter will miss the Yankees’ weekend series against Minnesota with a strained right quadriceps, and New York cannot rule out a return to the disabled list.
After missing the first 91 games of the season because of a broken ankle, Jeter was activated Thursday and went 1 for 4 with an RBI groundout as the designated hitter against Kansas City. He injured the leg in his third at-bat.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Friday that an MRI showed a grade one strain.
“We’ll have to give it some time and see how he responds,” Cashman said.
New York is off from Monday to Thursday for the All-Star break, so the Yankees will have a week to decide whether Jeter has to go back on the DL. After the break, they start a series at Boston on July 19.
The 39-year-old shortstop broke his left ankle Oct. 13 in the A.L. championship series opener, then broke it again in April during his rehabilitation.
New York, which began Friday fourth in the A.L. East at 50-42, also is missing third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip surgery), first baseman Mark Teixeira (wrist surgery), outfielder Curtis Granderson (broken pinkie) and catcher Francisco Cervelli (broken hand). Teixeira will miss the rest of the season.
“It’s something I think we’ve gotten used to this year,” Cashman said. “He’s one of the many.”
Clearing the bases
The Boston Red Sox have acquired reliever Matt Thornton and cash from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league outfielder Brandon Jacobs. … Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will not pitch in the All-Star game due to a neck injury. … The Indians have optioned rookie Danny Salazar back to the minor leagues one day after taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his dazzling debut. … The Cubs finalized their agreement with third baseman Kris Bryant, the No. 2 overall pick in last month’s amateur draft. … The Toronto Blue Jays failed to reach an agreement with top draft pick Phil Bickford, the 10th overall selection in last month’s amateur draft. … Braves outfielder Jason Heyward says his strained right hamstring feels better and he’s hoping to avoid the disabled list. … The Baltimore Orioles have selected the contract of right-handed reliever Jairo Asencio and designated pitcher Jair Jurrjens for assignment.