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Yankees' Ryan suffers Grade 2 calf strain

Kim Klement / USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees shortstop Brendan Ryan left Wednesday's spring game versus the Tampa Bay Rays with a right calf strain.

The injury means that Ryan will start the season on the disabled list.

Ryan suffered the injury in the sixth inning while making a defensive play. He had to be helped off the field by manager Joe Girardi and a trainer, and needed to be carried down the dugout steps. 

Didi Gregorius, slotted to be the team's everyday shortstop, is dealing with a wrist injury and is questionable for Opening Day. Ryan would have been the obvious choice to fill in if Gregorius was unable to suit up.

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