The New York Yankees are holding their breath after shortstop José Caballero injured his right middle finger during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The infielder will return to New York for further testing, including an MRI, to determine the severity of the damage.

Caballero, who has been the Yankees' standout at shortstop this season after taking over the starting role from Anthony Volpe, hurt his finger while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt in the ninth inning. Despite the injury, he remained optimistic, stating he doesn't believe the finger is broken. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the concern, noting, "There's definitely some concern. He's as tough as they come. When he went to throw today, he had a little trouble, but his hitting looked good."

The injury comes at a critical time for the Yankees, as Caballero's early-season performance has been a bright spot in the infield. Boone added, "He's going to get some tests tomorrow morning. We'll see what we have in the next day or two."

For now, the Yankees are preparing for a potential shortstop shuffle, with Volpe likely to step back in if Caballero misses time. As the team waits for results, fans will be hoping for good news on a player who has quickly become a fan favorite with his gritty play. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.