Kyle Higashioka Seeks First Career Hit
6 years agoAfter New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez sustained the groin injury that forced the Yankees to place him on the disabled list, Austin Romine moved into the starting spot behind the plate. His backup, meanwhile, was selected from the minor league system, as Kyle Higashioka was chosen. The 28-year-old was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this past Monday. Higashioka appeared in nine games for the Yankees last season, scoring two runs, walking twice and not recording a single hit in 18 plate appearances. This season at Triple-A, the results weren’t much better, as he recorded a .191 average in 51 games. On Wednesday with pitcher Luis Cessa starting, Higashioka will seek his first major league hit while batting eighth. He can be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Source: Bryan Hoch Twitter
Source: Bryan Hoch Twitter