NEW YORK — Derek Jeter took one step out of the batter’s box and clearly was in trouble. Noticeably limping, the Yankees star managed to jog down the first-base line. He touched the bag, turned right toward the dugout and was done in the fifth inning of Monday night’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland.
A strained right calf stalled Jeter’s pursuit of 3,000 hits at 2,994. He headed to a hospital for an MRI exam, which showed a Grade I strain, the mildest type. The Yankees said they would determine the next step today — and they hope it’s not a trip to the disabled list.
“I’m worried about him,” manager Joe Girardi said. “Just keep our fingers crossed.”
Jeter, who had a leadoff single for career hit No. 2,994, appeared to hurt himself on a flyout to right field.
Footnotes.
Major League Baseball is considering a proposal that would have 15 teams in the American League and 15 clubs in the National League.
• Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla is scheduled to undergo neck surgery Thursday.
• The Padres placed pitcher Aaron Harang (foot) on the DL and reinstated outfielder Cameron Maybin (knee).
• The Angels placed reliever Fernando Rodney (back) on the disabled list.
• Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has been released from a Baltimore hospital after receiving follow-up treatment for a fever and infection.
• The Cubs placed reliever Kerry Wood (finger) on the 15-day DL and activated infielder Jeff Baker (groin).
