VIDEO: Gary Sanchez Discussing His Groin Injury Only Cements Fact Yankees Should Rest Him

The New York Yankees had a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the team took both games as well as the series. However, the injury bug struck hard, taking Edwin Encarnacion, JA Happ and Gary Sanchez down in the process. New York's catcher suffered a left groin strain when attempting to steal second base. After being pulled from the game, Sanchez told the media that his injury is similar to the one he suffered earlier this season.

Gary Sanchez said his groin injury today is similar to his last one. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/lnNAeiIwKF
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 13, 2019

Back in July Sanchez missed 16 games with the same exact injury. He's scheduled to undergo tests in New York to determine the severity.

Do the Yankees really need anymore confirmation to sit him as much as possible until the playoffs start?

Gary Sanchez is going to New York for testing. Tommy Kahnle had his hand checked after slamming it into the plastic sunflower seeds bin.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 13, 2019

New York has enough injuries. Aaron Boone simply cannot risk playing guys like Sanchez down the stretch. Sure, the Yanks want homefield advantage, but the division is already all but locked up and the more important aspect is being at full strength when the competition gets even tougher.

Rest Gary and anyone else dealing with nagging issues. It's not worth it anymore.