TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada broke his nose Wednesday when he was hit in the face by a ball while playing catch.
Posada was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against Boston, and X-rays revealed a nasal fracture. Posada was to remain in the hospital overnight and was expected to be released Thursday morning.
Yankees manager Joe Torre said Posada had minor swelling above his left eye and was bleeding from the nose, but his eye socket was fine.
"It's probably going to be about five days (before he can play)," Torre said. "He can workout."
Posada was playing catch with backup catcher Kelly Stinnett when he was hit by the ball.
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