DETROIT (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano is out of the starting lineup for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers with what he describes as a bone bruise on his left hand.
Cano says he hurt himself taking a pickoff throw during Sunday’s game against Toronto. Manager Joe Girardi isn’t ruling out the possibility Cano might pinch-hit if he feels up to it.
Eduardo Nunez is starting in Cano’s place at second base.
Cano is off to a terrific start this season, hitting .320 with eight home runs and 21 RBIs. He says he hopes to be able to play Tuesday.
