Ryan McMahon's X-rays show positive results after jammed thumb injury
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 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.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Ryan McMahon lands on IL, plus injury updates on Max Fried and Cody Bellinger
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees place third baseman Ryan McMahon on 10-day injured list with sprained left thumb
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees hit with another injury as Ryan McMahon lands on IL
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees place 3B Ryan McMahon on 10-day IL with left thumb sprain
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Ryan McMahon receives 'pretty positive' initial results from X-rays on jammed thumb
"Another Yankee landed on the injured list Friday, as a left thumb sprain is set to sideline third baseman Ryan McMahon for the near future. McMahon said he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain but hopes to return after a minimum 10-day stint on the IL. “I felt good with the glove,” McMahon, 31, said before Friday night’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx. “Swinging it, it ...
"Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain Friday, but the New York Yankees third baseman said he'll just miss the minimum amount of time. McMahon was injured on a play at second base in Wednesday’s 5-3 win at Baltimore. “Just felt like it probably would have been a couple more days where he’s maybe a little bit compromised,” manager Aaron Boone said.
"McMahon injured his thumb in Wednesday's game vs. the Orioles while sliding into second base. He'd been hitting .268 with a .744 OPS in August.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:39 PMYankees’ Ryan McMahon lands on IL, plus injury updates on Max Fried and Cody Bellinger
Another Yankee landed on the injured list Friday, as a left thumb sprain is set to sideline third baseman Ryan McMahon for the near future. McMahon said he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain but hopes to return after a minimum 10-day stint on the IL. “I felt good with the glove,” McMahon, 31, said before Friday night’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx. “Swinging it, it ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:17 PMYankees place third baseman Ryan McMahon on 10-day injured list with sprained left thumb
Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain Friday, but the New York Yankees third baseman said he'll just miss the minimum amount of time. McMahon was injured on a play at second base in Wednesday’s 5-3 win at Baltimore. “Just felt like it probably would have been a couple more days where he’s maybe a little bit compromised,” manager Aaron Boone said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:42 PMYankees hit with another injury as Ryan McMahon lands on IL
In a season mired by injuries to everyday players, the Yankees lost another as Ryan McMahon landed on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 8:29 PMYankees place 3B Ryan McMahon on 10-day IL with left thumb sprain
McMahon injured his thumb in Wednesday's game vs. the Orioles while sliding into second base. He'd been hitting .268 with a .744 OPS in August.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:03 AMYankees' 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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