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Yankees Place Ryan McMahon on 10-Day IL With Grade 2 Thumb Sprain

It compels New York to rely on internal depth and a recalled utilityman to cover third base during a key late-season stretch.

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Aug 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon (19) throws out Seattle Mariners pinch hitter Cole Young (2) (not pictured) after fielding a ground ball during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • McMahon jammed his left thumb sliding into second base during Wednesday’s game at Baltimore and continued playing until swelling and grip trouble forced him out late in the game.
  • Initial postgame X-rays showed no fracture, but follow-up imaging in New York led the team to diagnose a Grade 2 left-thumb sprain and place him on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 20.
  • The Yankees recalled utilityman Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take McMahon’s roster spot and are rotating Amed Rosario and José Caballero at third base in the near term.
  • McMahon and the club expect a short absence with surgery unlikely and aim to have him ready for the postseason push, but he must miss at least the 10-day minimum.
  • The move adds pressure on a Yankees roster already coping with multiple injuries to key players and could affect late-season lineup choices and short-term roster churn as Cody Bellinger’s rehab progresses.