Austin Romine Out With Hamstring Issue

The starting catcher for New York in Gary Sanchez recently went on the disabled and unfortunately now backup catcher Austin Romine who is listed as day to day could possibly join him. 

Yankees catcher Austin Romine was sent for a precautionary MRI on his left hamstring -- the results of which were negative -- and right-hander Giovanny Gallegos was optioned to Triple-A following the Yankees' 11-0 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

Kyle Higashioka replaced Romine, who went 0-for-1 with a walk, to begin the seventh. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

Romine is currently listed as day to day, but if the injury proves serious enough to keep him out of the lineup for more than a few games, the Yankees might need to explore outside options with regular catcher Gary Sanchez already on the 10-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

The most likely candidates within the Yankees' Minor League system would be either Francisco Diaz or Wilkin Castillo from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

Diaz has hit a combined .302 with 20 RBIs this season in 21 games across three levels; he was promoted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday."according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

Castillo, meanwhile, has slashed .244/.277/.333 in 13 games at Triple-A this year. He has big league experience, but hasn't played in a Major League game since 2009 with the Reds. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

The Bombers' other options within the farm system include Chace Numata and Jorge Saez from Double-A Trenton. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154

Before allowing three runs on Saturday, Gallegos had not given up a run in two previous outings for the Yankees this season. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/austin-romine-day-to-day-with-hamstring-issue/c-283659154