Carlos Beltran left Tuesday night’s Yankees-Rangers game in the first inning after suffering an apparent leg injury running to first base on a single into the leftfield corner.
Beltran stopped after rounding first base on what could have been a double as the ball was bobbled by Texas leftfielder Ryan Rua.
Within minutes, it was clear why Beltran didn’t try for second when Yankees manager Joe Girardi and trainer Steve Donohue emerged from the dugout. After a brief examination, Beltran left the field.
Beltran, 39, has been the Yankees’ best hitter this season. He is batting .297 with 19 home runs and 53 RBIs.
He was replaced on the bases and then in rightfield by Rob Refsnyder.
The nature and extent of the injury were not immediately announced.
..... - Newsday