Zebby Matthews leaves game against Yankees with right foot injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Zebby Matthews exited Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning due to a right foot laceration. The Minnesota Twins pitcher appeared to grimace after throwing a fastball and was attended to by the team's trainer and manager. Prior to his exit, Matthews had thrown 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and three hits. He was replaced by Travis Adams after walking in a run. Matthews entered the game with a 4-5 record and a 4.15 ERA this season.
- •Zebby Matthews left the game in the fifth inning due to a foot injury.
- •He allowed four runs and three hits before exiting.
- •Matthews walked in a run before being replaced by Travis Adams.
- •He entered the game with a 4-5 record and 4.15 ERA.
- 9:33 PMESPN MLB — Twins RHP Matthews exits game with foot injury
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Twins RHP Zebby Matthews leaves game against Yankees with right foot injury
"Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning. Matthews grimaced after throwing a 95 mph fastball out of the strike zone to Ben Rice. Trainer Nick Paparesta and manager Derek Shelton went to the mound, and Matthews gave a thumbs-up before throwing one warmup pitch.
"Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 4, 2026, 9:33 PMTwins RHP Matthews exits game with foot injury
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:03 PMTwins RHP Zebby Matthews leaves game against Yankees with right foot injury
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning. Matthews grimaced after throwing a 95 mph fastball out of the strike zone to Ben Rice. Trainer Nick Paparesta and manager Derek Shelton went to the mound, and Matthews gave a thumbs-up before throwing one warmup pitch.
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