2. Overview
Alex Rodriguez hit by an 88 mph change-up from
Felix Hernandez in the eighth inning.
Rodriguez has a non-displaced fracture of the left
hand; placed on the disabled list.
A-Rod joins the Yankees' list of injured players along
with Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Michael Pineda,
and Brett Gardner.
3. Career File
Drafted first overall by the Seattle Mariners in 1993.
Sporting News and Associated Press selected him as
the Major League Player of the Year in 1996.
Baseball America selected him Major League Player of
the Year in 2000.
4. Doping and Alex Rodriguez
Accused in a book by Jose Canseco of using steroids.
Sports Illustrated revealed he tested positive in 2003
for testosterone and Primobolan.
Admitted to steroid use during 2001-03 when part of
the Texas Rangers.