Bronx, NY – Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland because of a thumb injury.
According to MLB.com, Rodriguez jammed his left thumb when trying to backhand a ball in Sunday's game against Minnesota. That was his first appearance since returning from knee surgery. A torn meniscus had kept him out since July 7.
Eric Chavez is starting at third in Rodriguez's place.
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