ARLINGTON, Texas — DJ LeMahieu walked with a noticeable limp by the visiting clubhouse following Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Rangers, a recreation by which LeMahieu went hitless.
“I really feel all proper,’’ mentioned LeMahieu, who remains to be coping with the proper toe irritation that has bothered him for a lot of the second half.
Requested if he felt wholesome sufficient to make an influence within the playoffs, LeMahieu paused and mentioned, “Yeah, I feel so.”
The foot stays sore, and he’ll have 5 extra days to get therapy and his standing might be among the many most necessary choices the Yankees make earlier than the ALDS begins on Tuesday in The Bronx.
Aaron Boone sounded unconvinced when requested if he was assured LeMahieu would have the ability to contribute within the playoffs.
“This time in-between might be necessary,’’ Boone mentioned. “I really feel like he’s nonetheless guarded in opposition to it a bit of bit.”
Boone famous that the harm was “nonetheless there” and LeMahieu was “selecting his spots” each on Tuesday — when he had a pair of hits — and Wednesday.
“You may see him favor it a bit of bit,’’ mentioned Boone, who added he was hopeful “extra strategic therapy” over the following 5 days will assist LeMahieu get nearer to regular.
“I wanted to present it a go,’’ LeMahieu mentioned. “I couldn’t shut it down and be able to play playoff baseball. It was good to get a pair video games and simply have some at-bats.”
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