X-Ray Shows No Broken Bones in Yankees Catcher Jorge Posada's Foot
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has no broken bones in his foot after fouling a ball off his toes.
Posada played the entire game Tuesday despite fouling the ball off himself in the fifth inning of New York's 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees sent him for X-rays on Wednesday morning after his foot developed a bruise, but they were negative, according to manager Joe Girardi.
Posada is batting .283 with 22 homers and 79 RBIs in a strong comeback season for the 38-year-old catcher.
Jose Molina took his starting spot Wednesday, one day after New York clinched a playoff berth.
Outfielder Nick Swisher also sat out after fouling a ball off himself, but was available to pinch hit. Alex Rodriguez got a regular day off.
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