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NEW YORK (AP) — In a lopsided win Mike Piazza Jersey , this was not the kind of big hit the New York Yankees hoped to see.Didi Gregorius hurt his left heel in a collision at first base during a 10-2 roeline the star shortstop for a while.“It’s something that we’ll monitor over the next 24 hours, could potentially be a DL thing,” said manager Aaron Boone, who Gregorius had a “pretty bad bruise.”The Yankees, with the second-best record in the majors behind AL East-leading Boston, already have sluggers Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez on the disabled list. Gregorius is batting .270 with 22 home runs and 74 RBIs, and has 48 extra-base hits this season.Boone said rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres could fill in at short if Gregorius is out for an extended time.Gregorius, who was hitting cleanup, was hurt while beating out an infield hit in a six-run first, an inning capped by Greg Bird’s grand slam.Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis fielded Gregorius’ grounder and made an off-balance throw that first baseman Kendrys Morales fielded on one hop. Morales was in the baseline and Gregorius tumbled over him.Gregorius remained in the game for the moment, but was lifted prior to the start of the top of the third.J.A. Happ stayed unbeaten with New York by topping his former Toronto teammates and Greg Bird hit a grand slam during a six-run first inning.Happ (14-6) faced the Blue Jays for the first time since they traded him to the Yankees on July 26. The 35-year-old lefty has won all four of his starts for New York.“It was strange, I think I can admit that,” Happ said. “I think I probably prefer not knowing the opposition the way that I know those guys.”Happ allowed two runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out eight. Randal Grichuk hit a solo homer in the first.Blue Jays manager John Gibbons joked that his former pitcher had no idea about his club’s offensive approach there.“I guess Happ hadn’t been paying attention while he was here because we swing 3-0 a lot and Grich got him,” he said.Rookie Miguel Andujar drove in two runs and backup infielder Ronald Torreyes, who replaced Gregorius, added three hits as the Yankees finished off a three-game sweep.The Yankees’ first six batters each reached base against Ryan Borucki (2-3).Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton walked and Andujar hit a tying single. Gregorius followed with his hit and Torres reached on an infield single, setting up Bird’s slam into the right field stands. Borucki got the next two batters out before he was replaced.Happ allowed a leadoff homer to Morales in the sixth.The Yankees scored four more runs in the sixth, with Gibbons getting ejected for arguing a call at first base.HOMECOMINGThe Yankees start a series Monday night at Miami, where Stanton played his first eight years in the majors. Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs last season and was the NL MVP. This will be his first game at Marlins Park since being traded to the Yankees in December. And by the way, he is just one home run shy of his 300th.“It’s going to be weird for sure walking in http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , going to the visitors’ side,” Stanton said. “But I am looking forward to it. It’s a big part of my life, my time down there. It will be a cool experience.”TRAINER’S ROOMBlue Jays: RHP Marcus Stroman (right middle finger blister) was put on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 16. … LHP Thomas Pannone was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. He is scheduled to start Wednesday against Baltimore, but pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief. … Purchased the contract of RHP Justin Shafer from Buffalo. He pitched one scoreless inning in his big league debut. … LHP Luis Santos was optioned to Buffalo. … RHP Aaron Sanchez was moved to the 60-day disabled list.Yankees: C Austin Romine, who took a hard foul tip to his mask on Saturday, was held out of the game. He said he did not have a concussion. . After the game, Judge said he participated in some baseball activities earlier in the day. He is still experiencing pain in his right fractured wrist.UP NEXTBlue Jays: RHP Marco Estrada (6-9, 4.87 ERA) will be on the mound Monday night to start the first game of three at home against Baltimore.Yankees: RHP Masahiro Tanaka (9-4, 4.03) starts the opener a two-game set at Miami. Tanaka lost his last start against Tampa Bay on Thursday, giving up two runs in six innings while striking out six. However, the upside comes with substantial risk."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Tigers AnalysisDetroit Tigers Prospect NotebookDetroit Tigers Game ThreadsDetroit Tigers NewsDetroit Tigers PodcastsDetroit Tigers Prospect NotebookScouting Reports2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #13: Kody Clemens could be the answer at second baseNew,34commentsHowever, the upside comes with substantial risk.ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #13: Kody Clemens could be the answer at second baseJay Markle/Bless You BoysIf Kody Clemens makes it to the major leagues, he’s sure to be a favorite. He’s a mentally tough player who checks all the boxes for “gritty dirtbag” status. He brings an in-your-face, Ian Kinsler-ish attitude with him to the diamond that makes him a lot of fun to watch. And yes, his dad is legendary pitcher Roger Clemens, who will presumably, at some point, be inducted to the Hall of Fame. Bloodlines aren’t everything, though. They come with as much pressure as opportunity. Clemens earned his position on our list here at Bless You Boys with a standout debut in his first year in the organization. However, the road to the major leagues will get a lot tougher this season. What exactly does Clemens offer on the field? Let’s take a look.BackgroundClemens spent three years at the University of Texas Chase Utley Jersey , but he didn’t contribute in a big way until his junior season. He broke out in 2018, hitting at an otherworldly rate of .351/.444/.726. He was a huge presence on the team during the Longhorns’ dramatic postseason run and was taken by the Tigers in the third round of the 2018 draft. His entry into the minor leagues was a dramatic one. He bolstered a limp Whitecaps offense with a .302/.387/.477 performance that registered as being 45 percent above league average by wRC+. A batting average on balls in play of .342 may indicate that he had a little luck on his side. That figure is typically only sustainable for the most skilled speedsters. However, it was a good way to start his career, and it earned him a cameo in High-A to finish the season. StrengthsAs you would imagine, Clemens is ahead of the curve offensively. He offers a well-rounded offensive package that begins with a hit tool that should top out as average. He’s at home in the batters’ box, using a comfortable swing to stroke balls into play. He doesn’t have a problem with ground balls and uses a pull-happy swing to drive balls into the outfield. It would be easy to get carried away by his minor league stats, but successes in Low-A don’t portend future .300 seasons for the middle infielder. His swing is a bit too long for that kind of a future. Clemens faced better, more polished pitching in college than he did in his pro debut, so keep expectations at a reasonable level. His work in 2018 was largely a prelude. That said, he shouldn’t have much trouble making enough contact to stay afloat.There’s also enough power projection to make the profile work. There’s a surprising amount of strength in his 6’1”, 170 pound frame and he’s consistently able to leverage the ball into the outfield. Bat speed is the more important part of power projection, though, and he has enough of it to at least call it an average tool as well. That solid combination of skills makes could him a valuable contributor at the major league level, especially at a particularly thin position in the organization.Clemens offered his take on his success in an interview with Bless You Boys:“Plate discipline — that [is] the key. Seeing the ball well and making sure I’m swinging at the right pitches, [that’s] just it.”The plate discipline that underpins his skill as a batter is an attribute that too many prospects never develop. Plenty of talented players have washed out because they lacked the patience and eye to take their walks. That shouldn’t be a problem with Clemens, who posted a stellar 0.78 walk-to-strikeout rate with the Whitecaps. WeaknessesClemens has plenty of experience in the infield but he isn’t cut out for high-end defensive work. He’s a second baseman for now, and looking strictly at his glove, there isn’t any real concern about his viability at the position. There’s more to the equation, though. He’s a below average runner already, which limits his range on defense. If he chooses to add bulk in order to maximize his power output, that could slow him down further, thereby lessening his defensive value. A transition to third base isn’t in store for Clemens. He could be a very good defender there as his all-out style would work well for the position. The problem would be his arm. Part of what moved him to second base to begin with is a mediocre arm http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , which would play down if he had to man the hot corner. That means that right field isn’t an option either.If he had to move off the position, left field seems like the natural destination. His offensive profile could work there, where he could profile as a second division regular. His lack of range could be a roadblock, but he holds nothing back on the field, which compensates for that somewhat. In short, although his value to the organization is far greater as a second baseman, it isn’t out of the question that he ends up patrolling the outfield grass. Finally, the issues with the length of Clemens’ swing, and the pull-heavy approach, could end up being exploited when he reaches the upper levels of the minor leagues. So far, his educated eye and quality pop have pushed those concerns into the background. While the bat looks like it should play, it’s not a foregone conclusion, and there is certainly plenty of risk in the profile. Clemens has to hit, and he has to hit for power. No other element of his game is going to help carry him. Projected 2019 Team: High-A Lakeland Flying TigersClemens throttled Low-A pitching staffs, but he hit a bit of a wall upon his promotion. His rate stats took a nosedive, especially his strikeout-to-walk ratio. But despite a middle infield logjam in the high minors, the Tigers will probably be aggressive in their development of the second baseman. He will probably start in Lakeland to allow things to sort themselves out with Toledo and Erie, but a midseason promotion wouldn’t be out of order once it becomes clear who will be the odd man out. After all, Clemens will turn 23 in May, and the Tigers have a track record of pushing their college draftees through the minors. He has enough tools to succeed and it is possible that he’ll be in contention for a top-ten spot in the system at this time next year despite its improving depth.

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