Yankees placing Chisholm on IL with sprained thumb

The Yankees are placing second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday.

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  1. Top 3 Most Frequent MLB Player Injuries: The most common baseball injuries include rotator cuff strains (especially for pitchers), elbow tendonitis/UCL tears, and hamstring/groin strains, often due to repetitive throwing and running motions.
  2. Top 3 MLB Players Whose Careers Were Defined by Injuries: Mickey Mantle's career was plagued by knee injuries from a young age, yet he still achieved Hall of Fame status with the Yankees. Don Mattingly's MVP-caliber career with the Yankees was significantly shortened by chronic back issues. Ken Griffey Jr. is often cited as a player whose immense potential for all-time home run records was curtailed by numerous injuries throughout his career.
  3. Top 3 Most Debilitating Hand/Thumb Injuries in MLB History: Thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are a common and often surgically treated hand injury for MLB players. Mike Trout's sprained thumb in 2017 significantly impacted the Angels' playoff hopes, highlighting how even seemingly minor hand injuries can be costly. Roger Clemens' blistered thumb in the 1986 World Series is a famously disputed injury that may have altered the outcome of a critical game.

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