BP’s Will Caroll ends the discussion on Mo’s pinky.

No one with the Yankees seems to concerned that Mariano Rivera got hit on the hand with an errant baseball. It’s sore but not broken, and he’ll be available soon without much effect. I’m not even concerned with the “mysterious” origin of the baseball, but Rivera’s injury and the response allow me to point out that muted reactions like this, especially at this time of year, are sometimes planned. I’m not suggesting that the Yankees are covering anything up here, but you will see teams hiding things to gain advantages or at least not showcase their weaknesses heading into the playoffs. The trading deadlines are also stretches in which you see a bit more of this type of behavior, but late September ranks close behind. (Source)