Bryan Mitchell diagnosed with small nasal fracture

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 17: Bryan Mitchell #55 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Minnesota Twins during their game at Yankee Stadium on August 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)After a scary incident in which New York Yankees starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell was hit in the face by a line drive, the right hander was diagnosed with a small nasal fracture.

Bryan Mitchell suffered a small nasal fracture. He has been released from the hospital. NYY docs will monitor any concussion symptoms.

Mitchell was making a spot start on Monday night, as the Yankees hoped to give their pitchers in the starting rotation an extra day of rest before their next outing. The Yankees…