NEW YORK (AP) Slumping first baseman Mark Teixeira is out of the New York Yankees’ lineup against Toronto because his neck is bothering him again.
Dustin Ackley is set to start at first in Teixeira’s place Wednesday night as the Yankees try to extend their winning streak to seven games.
New York manager Joe Girardi says he’s concerned about the 36-year-old, who missed two games May 10-11 because of a neck issue. Girardi says the three-time All-Star told the team his neck ”kind of locked up,” and he was scheduled to see a doctor Wednesday evening.
In the final season of a $180 million, eight-year contract, Teixeira is batting .195 with three homers, four doubles and 12 RBIs.
In other news, Girardi says it’s likely designated hitter Alex Rodriguez will rejoin the lineup Thursday. Rodriguez, on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring, is set to play his second rehab game for Double-A Trenton on Wednesday night.
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