Leiter Jr. added to Yanks' ALCS roster, replaces injured Hamilton

Major League Baseball announced on Friday that it has approved a roster substitution for the New York Yankees due to an injury sustained by pitcher Ian Hamilton. As a result, Hamilton will be replaced by pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on New York’s roster vs. the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series presented by loanDepot. Dr. Gary Green, MLB’s Medical Director, confirmed the injury after a full review of the medical information.

Hamilton was injured when he got caught in an awkward play at first base in the bottom of the sixth inning of ALCS Game 3 and left before throwing another pitch. He was covering the bag after first baseman Jon Berti bobbled a ground ball initially, and while Daniel Schneemann was originally called safe at first, the call was overturned by a Yankees challenge. Hamilton then tried to throw a warmup pitch with the trainers and manager Aaron Boone observing, but sailed it over catcher Jose Trevino’s head to the backstop and looked very uncomfortable spinning out of his delivery. The Yankees later announced that Hamilton had exited with left calf tightness.

MLB Postseason rules provide that a Club may request permission from the Commissioner’s Office to replace a player who is unable to play because of an injury. The Commissioner’s Office may approve or disapprove the request based on the specific facts and circumstances. In accordance with the rules, Hamilton will be ineligible to return in the World Series presented by Capital One should the Yankees participate.

TNT Sports will simulcast the ALCS on TBS and Max, with an MLB DataCast analytics-driven alternative broadcast experience also available on truTV and Max. All games telecast on TNT Sports platforms, FOX and FS1 will be available to MLB.TV subscribers who are authenticated subscribers to the applicable network through a participating pay TV provider. FOX or FS1 will combine with FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports App to cover the NLCS.

ESPN Radio will also provide live national coverage of the 2024 League Championship Series and all 2024 MLB Postseason games. In addition, MLB Network will have extensive studio coverage of the LCS and throughout the Postseason.

The 2024 Postseason schedule, subject to change, can be viewed in its entirety at MLB.com/postseason.