NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Yankees recalled right-handers Phil Hughes and David Robertson on Saturday, and Hughes could get the start Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.
Hughes was expected to be a key member of New York’s rotation this season, but was 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA in six starts before he was sidelined with a stress fracture in one of his ribs. He struck out 12 over five innings Friday night to help Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre beat Durham 20-2, clinching the International League championship.
“His season has been somewhat different because of the injury,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before New York’s day-night doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. “He hasn’t necessarily thrown a lot of innings so we thought it was important for him to continue to pitch. There are plans for him to continue to pitch, possibly in the Fall League as well.”
aturday’s nightcap after Friday’s rainout, also could start Wednesday’s game against the White Sox, but Hughes would be on regular rest.
“We’re going to have to talk about what we do in that situation, but obviously he’s one of the names if we decide not to bring Sidney back early that we would kick around,” Girardi said.
Alex Rodriguez was in the lineup for the doubleheader opener against the Rays, but the All-Star third baseman was scratched with a stiff neck. Cody Ransom got the start at third and was batting seventh. Left fielder Xavier Nady moved from sixth to the cleanup spot to replace Rodriguez in the lineup.
Robertson was expected to arrive in New York on Saturday and Girardi was hoping he might be available for the first game. Hughes isn’t expected to join the team until Sunday’s series finale against Tampa Bay.
Girardi also didn’t rule out adding Ian Kennedy to the roster after Scranton/Wilkes-Barre faces the Pacific Coast League champion Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Kennedy, another young right-hander who struggled earlier in the year, could get the start in the nationally televised game.
Robertson, who was sent down on August 28, is 3-0 with a 6.31 ERA in 21 games with New York this season.
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While some of the young talent didn’t live up to expectations this year, Girardi praised his coaching staff before New York began its final homestand at Yankee Stadium. Team co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said Monday that Girardi would be back next year for his second season as Yankees manager.
“The coaches have worked very hard and I don’t anticipate anyone being a scapegoat,” Girardi said. “But, I mean, I think we all understand the pressures of working in New York.”
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