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Yankees' Ryan McMahon Jammed Thumb; Initial X‑Rays Show No Fracture

A scheduled follow-up scan in New York will determine whether the veteran third baseman can start or must be limited to a bench role during a critical stretch for the injury‑depleted club.

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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
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon barehands the ball before throwing to first base as Toronto Blue Jays' Charles McAdoo is safe during the fourth inning of a game in Toronto on Sunday, August 16, 2026. (Nathan Denette)

Overview

  • McMahon jammed his left thumb sliding into second and was able to finish the game before leaving in the eighth when swelling and a weak grip forced a pinch‑hit, sources said Wednesday.
  • Postgame X‑rays taken Wednesday showed no broken bones, a result McMahon and team reporters described as encouraging while noting notable swelling.
  • The Yankees have scheduled another scan in New York to assess soft‑tissue damage and to decide his day‑to‑day availability for the upcoming games.
  • If McMahon cannot start, the team plans to use utility infielder José Caballero at third base as a short‑term replacement.
  • McMahon is valued for his defense at third base, so any missed time would reduce New York’s infield defense and deepen strain on a roster already short several regulars, which could affect late‑season lineup flexibility and matchups.