Check out the news that highlighted the day in the MLB — including another New York Yankees star who ended up on the Injured List, Mike Trout’s right groin injury and more.
Hurty dozen: Yanks add Sanchez to crowded IL | ESPN
The injury-devastated New York Yankees announced that they placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the injured list after he suffered a left calf strain earlier this week, and he will join 11 other players on the IL. Sanchez will be replaced by catcher Kyle Higashioka, who got recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while Austin Romine will be the regular starter in Gary’s absence.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees placed C Gary Sánchez on the 10-day IL (retroactive to 4/11) with a left calf strain and recalled C Kyle Higashioka (#66) from @swbrailriders.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 12, 2019
Trout stays in Anaheim due to injured groin | ESPN
Mike Trout stayed in Anaheim when his club took off to Chicago to face the Cubs because of a right groin injury suffered during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week.
Brad Ausmus, the Angels manager, said that he does not expect Trout to receive an MRI on the injury and it’s possible that he could return to the team’s lineup as soon as Saturday.
“Yeah,” Ausmus said when asked if Trout might appear Saturday. “Potentially. It’s just going to boil down to what we find out today.”
Mike Trout was seen by Dr. Steve Yoon this morning in Los Angeles. Imaging reveals a reduced amount of swelling to the groin. Mike also reports daily improvement. He will continue treatment in Anaheim and he will be re-evaluated on Sunday. We will provide an update at that time.
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 12, 2019
Cubs’ Caratini out 4-6 weeks with broken hand | ESPN
Chicago Cubs’ backup catcher Victor Caratini was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hamate, and the team announced that he will have surgery on Monday and is expected to be out between four and six weeks. The team recalled catcher Taylor Davis from Triple-A Iowa to serve as Willson Contreras’ back up.
Back up catcher Victor Caratini is likely out a minimum of 3-4 weeks and possibly longer as the Cubs will run tests on his left hand on Friday after he injured it on a swing in Thursday night's win over the Pirates. Triple-A catcher Taylor Davis will… https://t.co/Krqt4xO73d
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) April 12, 2019
Braves sign Ozzie Albies to seven-year, $35 million contract extension | NBCSports
The Atlanta Braves and their 22-year-old All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies agreed to a $35 million, seven-year contract, a deal which includes a pair of team options that could make it worth $45 million for nine seasons.
Albies will get $1 million in each of the next two seasons, $3 million in 2021, $5 million in 2022 and $7 million each in 2023, ’24 and ’25. Atlanta has a $7 million option for 2026 with a $4 million buyout, and if that is exercised, the Braves have a $7 million option for 2027 with no buyout.
“I look at it as it’s not just for money,” he said. “Because I’m not playing for money. I’m playing for my career. And I took it because I want my family to be safe.”
The Atlanta Braves today agreed to terms with INF Ozzie Albies on a seven-year contract extension through 2025 worth $35 million, with club options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/lzIYsn7PaM
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 11, 2019
Former All-Star pitcher Sanderson dies at 62 | ESPN
Scott Sanderson, the right-handed pitcher who helped the Chicago Cubs made a couple of playoff appearances during his 19-year career, died at age of 62, the cause of death wasn’t provided.
“Scotty was such a good guy,” said Cubs manager Joe Maddon, who spent three seasons with Sanderson when Maddon was a coach for the Angels. “Really thoughtful, kind, oh man, just a wonderful man. I saw him at the Cubs Convention a couple of years ago, and we really had a fun conversation … It’s just a shame. I didn’t know he was that ill.”
We are saddened by the passing of former #Cubs pitcher Scott Sanderson and share our deepest condolences with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/OcOFdMJijx
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 11, 2019
