MLB Playoffs: Derek Jeter Fractures Ankle; Out 3 Months

MLB Playoffs: Derek Jeter Fractures Ankle; Out 3 Months

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees is carried off of the field by trainer Steve Donohue (L) and manager Joe Girardi after Jeter fractured his ankle (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter left Saturday's Game 1 of the ALCS in the top of the 12th inning after fracturing his left ankle while fielding a ground ball.

"His ankle fractured," manager Joe Girardi said after the game.

"It's a three month recovery," Girardi said. "It won't jeopardize his career."

Game two is tomorrow and can be heard on 1450 ESPN-AM.

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