Dj Lemahieu Scratched From Yankees Lineup After Being Hit With Ball In Face During Warmups

DJ LeMahieu Scratched From Yankees Lineup After Being Hit in the Face

DJ LeMahieu hit in the face by a ball during batting practice

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base during batting practice Friday.

LeMahieu scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies

The injury occurred during pregame warmups, and LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

The Yankees have not yet released any information on the extent of LeMahieu's injury so the severity of the injury is still unknown.

LeMahieu is hitting .248 with four home runs and 25 RBIs in 57 games this season.

He is a key part of the Yankees' lineup, and his absence will be a blow to the team.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.