>

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu Hit in Face by Ball During Grounders

New York Infielder Suffers Injury

Boone: We're Disappointed for DJ

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base on Wednesday morning.

Manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, but the team is hopeful that the injury is not serious.

• “We're disappointed for DJ,” Boone said. “He's been a big part of our team, and we're hoping for the best.”
• LeMahieu is batting .295 with six home runs and 46 RBIs this season.
• The Yankees are currently in first place in the AL East, with a record of 65-37.

Boone said the team will provide an update on LeMahieu's condition later today.