Broken foot knocks out Austin

TAMPA, FLA.— Tyler Austin’s bid to unseat Greg Bird at first base during spring training is over, and the Yankees’ decision to sign Chris Carter looks prescient. Austin fouled a ball off his left foot while taking batting practice during a pre-spring training workout at the minor league complex, and manager Joe Girardi said an MRI Friday found a small bone break. Austin will be in a boot for three weeks and won’t start baseball activities for six weeks. “It’s unfortunate,” Girardi said. Carter, who tied for the National League lead in home runs with 41 last season, finalized a one-year, $3.5-million contract Thursday.