Ryan McMahon exits game early but may be available for Yankees finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon left Wednesday's game early after jamming his left thumb while oversliding second base. After being pinch-hit for in the eighth inning of a 3-3 game, McMahon stated his thumb felt the same as the previous day. He is scheduled for another scan on Friday and could return to the bench for the team's final game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees won 5-3 on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to three games and solidifying their position in the American League playoff race.
- •Ryan McMahon jammed his thumb while oversliding second base on Wednesday.
- •He was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning of a tied game.
- •McMahon will undergo another scan on Friday.
- •The Yankees seek a sweep against the Orioles after winning the first two games.
- •New York holds the first AL Wild Card position at 71-55.
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Get Positive Update Regarding Third Baseman Ryan McMahon
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon has update following his exit from the lineup
"Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon exited yesterday’s game after injuring his left hand on a slide into second base in the second inning. Yankees beat writer/reporter Bryan Hoch already highlighted positive news about this injury involving McMahon 24 hours earlier.Hoch reports that McMahon stated, “Nothing broken, so that’s good. Just a lot of swelling. That’s […] The post Yankees’ Get Positive Update Regarding Third Baseman Ryan McMahon appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon left Tuesday’s game early.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:53 AMYankees’ Get Positive Update Regarding Third Baseman Ryan McMahon
Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon exited yesterday’s game after injuring his left hand on a slide into second base in the second inning. Yankees beat writer/reporter Bryan Hoch already highlighted positive news about this injury involving McMahon 24 hours earlier.Hoch reports that McMahon stated, “Nothing broken, so that’s good. Just a lot of swelling. That’s […] The post Yankees’ Get Positive Update Regarding Third Baseman Ryan McMahon appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:11 PMYankees third baseman Ryan McMahon has update following his exit from the lineup
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon left Tuesday’s game early.
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