Yesterday, a strange thing happened. Eduardo Nunez was removed from the Yankees game and Derek Jeter moved from DH out to shortstop. This left Andy Pettitte slotted in the lineup to hit. Of course, things worked themselves out and Pettitte did not have to bat, but Nunez's exit magnified the absence of Jayson Nix. Nix had reported back to New York yesterday for an MRI on his hip. And as it turns out, he has a Grade I strain of his right hip flexor.
Nix suffered the injury on Thursday, and according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the Yankees' utility infielder will now miss 10-14 days. Luckily, Nunez was removed yesterday not for an injury, but for defensive reasons, and the Yankees will rely on him to give Jeter a rest from having to play everyday in the field.
Nix can play second base, shortstop, and third base. The Yankees have used him and Nunez frequently as Jeter has been battling his bone bruise in his ankle. With just four games (and four days) left in t...
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