Michael Young Out Two Weeks
September 2, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, News
Michael Young, the All-Star third baseman for the Texas Rangers, will miss approximately two weeks due to a strained left hamstring. Initially fearing that the injury was going to keep him out the rest of the season, Young was thrilled to hear the 14-day outlook.
“For them to tell me there’s a good chance I’ll be available the last two weeks,” said Young, “that’s great news to me.”
Arguably the best player on the Rangers, Young has hit .322 with 22 homers, 67 RBIs and 76 runs this season. The loss of Young goes beyond the numbers.
“There’s no way to replace Michael,” explained outfielder Marlon Byrd. “He’s the leader.”
For the Rangers to stay alive in the AL Wild Card race, they will have to find a way to replace their third baseman. Currently, they are 2.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox. If Texas slumps at all, they could be met with the end of their 2009 baseball playoff chances.
