The Yankees have called up right-hander David Phelps to provide long relief to their bullpen. Phelps may also come in for situational pitching, like getting out of a jam.
Since Phelps was called up, the Yankees had to option D.J. Mitchell to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
David Phelps has been impressive in the minor leagues and it was just a matter of time until the Yankees called him back up.
The Yankees have announced that outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week. There has been no information if he will return this season, but his agent stated that he could return this season.
The procedure will be done by Dr. Ahmad, the team doctor. They will remove inflamed tissue in his right elbow.
Gardner has played only 9 games this season. He suffered the injury in the middle of April by diving for a ball in left field. He tried to rehab the injury, but kept experiencing setbacks.
The Yankees may pursue a corner outfielder as the trade deadline approaches.
The Yankees will travel to Oakland once more this season to take on the Athletics in a four game set.
Here are the probable pitchers for the series:
Game 1: Thursday, July 19th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum
Yankees:
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)
Athletics:
A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)
Game 2: Friday, July 20th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum
Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)
Athletics:
Tommy Milone LHP (9-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Tommy Milone against the Yankees: Click Here)
Game 3: Saturday, July 21st, 7:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum
Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.22 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)
Athletics:
Jarrod Parker RHP (6-4, 3.16 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)
Game 4: Sunday, July 22nd, 1:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum
Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.27 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)
Athletics:
Bartolo Colon RHP (6-8, 3.88 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)
Enjoy the series!
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| Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images) |