LHP Raul Valdes was recalled from Class AA Trenton and released RHP Pendleton was called Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre as the Yankees strengthened their bullpen. Pendleton, 27, had an ERA of 3.21 in 11 appearances with New York earlier this season. He was 3-4 with one save and an ERA of 3.11 in 18 games (10 starts) for Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Valdes, 33, was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals last month. He went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven appearances with St. Louis this year.
Pendleton was released RHP called Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, and LHP Raul Valdes was named the Class AA Trenton and the Yankees strengthened their bullpen. Pendleton, 27, had an ERA of 3.21 in 11 appearances with New York earlier this season. He was 3-4 with one save and an ERA of 3.11 in 18 games (10 starts) for Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Valdes, 33, was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals last month. He went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven appearances with St. Louis this year.
INF Brandon Laird and Chris Dickerson were removed from Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees as reinforcements added to your bank. Dickerson, who has had three seasons with the Yankees this year, a pinch-ran and scored a run in Thursday's game. He is batting .310 in 42 games for New York. Dickerson hit .241/.341/.325 in 57 games with Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Laird played four games with the Yankees in late July, from 1 to 6. He hit .260/.288/.422 in 123 games in Class AAA this season.
RHP Ryan Pope, 25, was designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a place in the 40-man roster for RHP Scott Proctor. The Pope had made 40 relief appearances for three teams in the farm system for the Yankees this season a combined 2-3 with six saves and a 5.12.
RHP AJ Burnett gave his best outing in more than two months, and could not have come at a better time. Burnett allowed two runs and five hits and two walks in 5 1 / 3 innings, and although it was not a factor in the decision of the Yankees a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox, who probably did enough to keep his job in the rotation. "AJ gave us a great performance," manager Joe Girardi said. "Excellent, I'm very proud of what he did."
CF Curtis Granderson made a huge catch in the sixth inning Thursday, stealing Boston 3B Jed Lowrie at least one RBI with a spoon dive in a line unit. "Grandy, that's why I talk about him for MVP," manager Joe Girardi said. "Not only are their numbers on the plate. It's his defense, too. "
RHP Scott Proctor was added to the roster on Thursday, from his second tour of duty with the Yankees. Proctor, who was released by the Braves on August 10, signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on August 15. He made six appearances for Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, allowing two runs in seven innings. Proctor went 11-10 with a 4. 29 ERA in 190 games for New York 2004-07.
3B Alex Rodriguez was unchanged in a batting cage on Thursday, the first time it has done so after receiving a cortisone injection Monday to treat the injured left thumb. Manager Joe Girardi said he expected Rodriguez back in the lineup Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "I felt great," Rodriguez said. "No setbacks."
1B Mark Teixeira left the game Thursday in the seventh inning, one inning after being beaten on the side of the right knee by a curvebal.
Chris Dickerson and INF Brandon Laird were removed from Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees as reinforcements added to your bank. Dickerson, who has had three seasons with the Yankees this year, a pinch-ran and scored a run in Thursday's game. He is batting .310 in 42 games for New York. Dickerson hit .241/.341/.325 in 57 games with Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Laird played four games with the Yankees in late July, from 1 to 6. He hit .260/.288 /. 422 in 123 games in Class AAA this season.
C Jesus Montero was one of six players named by the Yankees as lists expanded from 25 to 40 on Thursday. Montero, the Yankees' top prospect, is inserted into the line immediately, going 0-for-4 as the designated hitter. Montero was also beaten by a pitch in the seventh inning, eventually scoring the winning run in two races C Russell Martin's double. Manager Joe Girardi did not say how often Montero play, although the numbers of 21 years of age to see plenty of action as a designated hitter against left-handers.
Justin Maxwell was called by the Yankees and placed on the disabled list 60 days due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Maxwell was wounded in May while playing for Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Move it to the disabled list 60 days cleared a place in the 40-man roster for C Jesus Montero.
Pendleton was released RHP called Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, and LHP Raul Valdes was named the Class AA Trenton and the Yankees strengthened their bullpen. Pendleton, 27, had an ERA of 3.21 in 11 appearances with New York earlier this season. He was 3-4 with one save and an ERA of 3.11 in 18 games (10 starts) for Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Valdes, 33, was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals last month. He went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven appearances with St. Louis this year.
INF Brandon Laird and Chris Dickerson were removed from Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees as reinforcements added to your bank. Dickerson, who has had three seasons with the Yankees this year, a pinch-ran and scored a run in Thursday's game. He is batting .310 in 42 games for New York. Dickerson hit .241/.341/.325 in 57 games with Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Laird played four games with the Yankees in late July, from 1 to 6. He hit .260/.288/.422 in 123 games in Class AAA this season.
RHP Ryan Pope, 25, was designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a place in the 40-man roster for RHP Scott Proctor. The Pope had made 40 relief appearances for three teams in the farm system for the Yankees this season a combined 2-3 with six saves and a 5.12.
RHP AJ Burnett gave his best outing in more than two months, and could not have come at a better time. Burnett allowed two runs and five hits and two walks in 5 1 / 3 innings, and although it was not a factor in the decision of the Yankees a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox, who probably did enough to keep his job in the rotation. "AJ gave us a great performance," manager Joe Girardi said. "Excellent, I'm very proud of what he did."
CF Curtis Granderson made a huge catch in the sixth inning Thursday, stealing Boston 3B Jed Lowrie at least one RBI with a spoon dive in a line unit. "Grandy, that's why I talk about him for MVP," manager Joe Girardi said. "Not only are their numbers on the plate. It's his defense, too. "
RHP Scott Proctor was added to the roster on Thursday, from his second tour of duty with the Yankees. Proctor, who was released by the Braves on August 10, signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on August 15. He made six appearances for Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, allowing two runs in seven innings. Proctor went 11-10 with a 4. 29 ERA in 190 games for New York 2004-07.
3B Alex Rodriguez was unchanged in a batting cage on Thursday, the first time it has done so after receiving a cortisone injection Monday to treat the injured left thumb. Manager Joe Girardi said he expected Rodriguez back in the lineup Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "I felt great," Rodriguez said. "No setbacks."
1B Mark Teixeira left the game Thursday in the seventh inning, one inning after being beaten on the side of the right knee by a curvebal.
Chris Dickerson and INF Brandon Laird were removed from Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees as reinforcements added to your bank. Dickerson, who has had three seasons with the Yankees this year, a pinch-ran and scored a run in Thursday's game. He is batting .310 in 42 games for New York. Dickerson hit .241/.341/.325 in 57 games with Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Laird played four games with the Yankees in late July, from 1 to 6. He hit .260/.288 /. 422 in 123 games in Class AAA this season.
C Jesus Montero was one of six players named by the Yankees as lists expanded from 25 to 40 on Thursday. Montero, the Yankees' top prospect, is inserted into the line immediately, going 0-for-4 as the designated hitter. Montero was also beaten by a pitch in the seventh inning, eventually scoring the winning run in two races C Russell Martin's double. Manager Joe Girardi did not say how often Montero play, although the numbers of 21 years of age to see plenty of action as a designated hitter against left-handers.
Justin Maxwell was called by the Yankees and placed on the disabled list 60 days due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Maxwell was wounded in May while playing for Class AAA Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. Move it to the disabled list 60 days cleared a place in the 40-man roster for C Jesus Montero.
