Even in the All-Star Game, the New York Yankees can't avoid injuries. American League starting second baseman Robinson Cano was forced to leave the game Tuesday in the first inning after being hit by a 96 mph Matt Harvey fastball square on the right leg. X-rays were negative, and it was announced as a contused right quad. Cano said he is hopeful he can play when the Yankees begin the second half in Boston on Friday. "It is tight a little bit," Cano said. After being attended to by AL manager Jim Leyland and trainers, Cano originally stayed in the game. At the conclusion of the next at-bat, Cano took himself out. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia replaced him as a pinch runner. Source: ESPN New York
