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Yankees' Jon Berti Placed on 10-Day IL with Calf Strain

Injury sustained during Friday's game against Padres; DJ LeMahieu to return Tuesday

  • Berti injured his left calf running out a grounder in the ninth inning of an 8-0 victory.
  • The infielder has been batting .273 with one home run and six RBIs in 17 games this season.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed hope that Berti's injury won't sideline him for long.
  • Kevin Smith called up from Triple-A to replace Berti; DJ LeMahieu expected back from IL on Tuesday.
  • Berti had recently returned from a groin strain and was performing well in May.
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