New York Post

Double hammy for ’Hiro

- By DAN MARTIN

The Yankees’ starting rotation took another hit Saturday when Masahiro Tanaka was placed on the 10-day disabled list with mild strains of both hamstrings, suffered in Friday’s win over the Mets when he scored from third base on Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth inning.

Manager Aaron Boone said Tanaka would be out “weeks,” but believed it was “very possible” he will be back before the All-Star break. General manager Brian Cashman added the right-hander could be out a month.

Ronald Torreyes was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Tanaka’s spot on the roster, since the Yankees don’t need a starting pitcher until Thursday or Friday. Boone said the team was still considerin­g its options.

The news comes just days after Jordan Montgomery underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Until Tanaka returns to the mound, the Yankees will have to test their pitching depth even more.

“It’s certainly unfortunat­e, but it creates an opportunit­y for others,’’ Cashman said. “We’re forced to find some things out in other areas with some other personnel. That’s always healthy, too.”

The Yankees already have replaced Montgomery with Domingo German, who started Saturday and got a no-decision in six innings of work.

Options to replace Tanaka include Jonathan Loaisiga, a 23year-old right-hander who has impressed with Double-A Trenton. Cashman also mentioned Luis Cessa, who has been out with an oblique strain and could make a rehab start with Single-A Tampa this week.

And with two starters out already, Cashman said he would monitor the trade market.

Tanaka reported no significan­t change in his hamstrings on Saturday and said he will get treatment for at least the next week.

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