Ryan McMahon's X-rays show positive results after jammed thumb injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon jammed his thumb during Wednesday's game against the Orioles. He injured his left thumb while attempting to stretch a single into a double, leading to a quick exit from the game. Despite the injury, McMahon managed to finish with one hit in three at-bats. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that McMahon was okay to play defense but had difficulty gripping the bat, prompting a pinch-hit appearance later in the game. X-ray results were positive, and McMahon hopes to play in the next game, pending his recovery status.
- •McMahon jammed his thumb while trying to stretch a single.
- •He finished Wednesday's game 1-for-3 before being replaced.
- •X-ray results on McMahon's thumb were positive.
- •McMahon hopes to play in Thursday's series finale.
- •Jose Caballero pinch-hit for McMahon late in the game.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Ryan McMahon receives 'pretty positive' initial results from X-rays on jammed thumb
"Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon jammed his thumb early in Wednesday's eventual win over the Orioles and underwent X-rays after the game.
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