NEW YORK -- Yankees right-hander Dan Giese has been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, the club announced on Thursday.
Giese was examined by Dr. Chris Ahmad on Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The Yankees will make a corresponding move before opening a three-game series with the Royals on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
A 31-year-old rookie, Giese threw 15 pitches in relief of starter Darrell Rasner on Wednesday before exiting with what he described as a feeling similar to a tetanus shot in his shoulder or a deep bruise from repeated punching. Giese opened the sixth inning by allowing a leadoff single to Joe Mauer before walking both Justin Morneau and Jason Kubel. He then left the field with assistant trainer Steve Donohue
Giese was examined by Dr. Chris Ahmad on Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The Yankees will make a corresponding move before opening a three-game series with the Royals on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
A 31-year-old rookie, Giese threw 15 pitches in relief of starter Darrell Rasner on Wednesday before exiting with what he described as a feeling similar to a tetanus shot in his shoulder or a deep bruise from repeated punching. Giese opened the sixth inning by allowing a leadoff single to Joe Mauer before walking both Justin Morneau and Jason Kubel. He then left the field with assistant trainer Steve Donohue
The New York Post reports that the Yankees will demote Melky Cabrera to Triple-A and waive Richie Sexson prior to Friday's game.
According to the newspaper, Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom will be called up from Triple-A to fill their spots on the roster. Cabrera is hitting just .242/.296/.337 in 117 games and Sexson has hit .221/.321/.381 in 96 games overall, including .250/.371/.393 with the Yankees. Gardner has hit .296/.414/.422 with 37 steals in 94 games at Triple-A and could see significant action in center field depending on how the Yankees choose to deploy Johnny Damon, making him a worthwhile pickup in AL-only leagues.
Source: New York Post Related: Richie Sexson
According to the newspaper, Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom will be called up from Triple-A to fill their spots on the roster. Cabrera is hitting just .242/.296/.337 in 117 games and Sexson has hit .221/.321/.381 in 96 games overall, including .250/.371/.393 with the Yankees. Gardner has hit .296/.414/.422 with 37 steals in 94 games at Triple-A and could see significant action in center field depending on how the Yankees choose to deploy Johnny Damon, making him a worthwhile pickup in AL-only leagues.
Source: New York Post Related: Richie Sexson
