Yankees Announce 24-Year-Old In Organization To Miss Remainder Of Season

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: General Manager of the New York Yankees Brian Cashman looks on during batting practice prior to Game Seven of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 21, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

On Thursday, the New York Yankees have the day off following a three-game series with Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California.

They took two out of three games in the series.

Most recently, the Yankees won by a score of 6-3 (on Wednesday).

Yankees Announce Injury

Also on Thursday, the Yankees announced injury news at the Minor League level.

Hudson Valley Renegades wrote: “The New York Yankees have announced a roster move impacting the Hudson Valley Renegades. 🔹C Eric Genther placed on the 7-day Injured List. 🔹RHP Chris Veach will now wear #21.”

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The New York Yankees have announced a roster move impacting the Hudson Valley Renegades.

🔹C Eric Genther placed on the 7-day Injured List. 🔹RHP Chris Veach will now wear #21.

Roster moves presented by @WMCHealth

2:29 pm · 3 Sep 2026

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Genther had been batting .274 with 14 home runs, 67 RBIs, 65 runs and eight stolen bases in 115 games this year.

@NYY_Prospects added: “Eric Genther was placed on the injured list today. With HV’s season ending Sunday, his season is over. Tremendous first full pro season for the 24-year-old catcher, a 2025 UDFA from Rhode Island. He slashed .274/.407/.440 with 14 HR, 67 RBI, 36 XBH, and 128 wRC+ in 115 games.”

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Eric Genther was placed on the injured list today. With HV’s season ending Sunday, his season is over.

Tremendous first full pro season for the 24-year-old catcher, a 2025 UDFA from Rhode Island.

He slashed .274/.407/.440 with 14 HR, 67 RBI, 36 XBH, and 128 wRC+ in 115 games.

3:27 pm · 3 Sep 2026

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Genther will be a player to watch within the Yankees’ organization next season.

Hudson Valley Renegades wrote (on August 1): “Our July @SoFi Player of the Month is Eric Genther 🔥 Genther had an OPS north of 1.000 in the month of July, with three home runs and an elite .477 on-base percentage. Congratulations, Eric!” 

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Our July @SoFi Player of the Month is Eric Genther 🔥

Genther had an OPS north of 1.000 in the month of July, with three home runs and an elite .477 on-base percentage.

Congratulations, Eric!

1:41 pm · 1 Aug 2026

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Looking At The Yankees Right Now

The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with an 80-60 record in 140 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 43-29 in 72 games on the road).

Following their day off, thee Yankees will open up a series with the San Diego Padres on Friday night in California.

Looking At The Padres Right Now

As for the Padres, they are the third-place team in the National League West with a 73-67 record in 140 games.

They are 41-28 in 69 games at home.