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Jeter played Monday and reported no problems with his left wrist

Jeter played Monday and reported no problems with his left wrist after taking a grounder off the wrist on Sunday, the New York Post reports.

Spin: Jeter should be fine going forward.

Jeter doesn't miss a game

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was in the starting lineup Monday against the Royals despite taking a hard groundball after his glove Sunday.

Analysis: Jeter and manager Joe Girardi had differing opinions on Jeter's injury. Jeter said it was his hand and Girardi said it was the wrist, but neither indicated it was a major injury. The fact Jeter is in Monday's lineup is a good sign he is OK. Jeter saw his hitting streak end at eight games on Sunday. After batting .389 in April, Jeter has slowed down a bit in May, but it's not like he's completely fallen off the map. He's batting .293 with one homer and eight RBI in 18 May games. It was foolish to think Jeter would keep up his torrid April pace, but he's still productive enough to remain a viable Fantasy start in all formats.

Jeter expected to be OK

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is expected to be OK after taking a hard groundball after his glove Sunday. “He got hit on the wrist,’’ manager Joe Girardi said, as reported by the New York Post. “Hopefully it’s not a big deal and he’ll be OK [today], but I’ll have to see." Jeter responded by saying his hand was hurt, but he isn't concerned. “It’s all right,’’ Jeter said. “No problems.’’

Analysis: Even though manager and player aren't on the same page as far as injury status, it doesn't sound as though Jeter is dealing with a major ailment, so he's a low-risk start for Week 8 (May 21-27). Jeter saw his hitting streak end at eight games on Sunday. After batting .389 in April, Jeter has slowed down a bit in May, but it's not like he's completely fallen off the map. He's batting .293 with one homer and eight RBI in 18 May games. It was foolish to think Jeter would keep up his torrid April pace, but he's still productive enough to remain a viable Fantasy start in all formats.