Add Brennan Boesch to the growing list of injuries for the New York Yankees.
The newly-acquired outfielder did male Friday's trip to Fort Myers, but was scratched before batting practice began. A New York Yankees spokesman noted that Boesch had come down with a "stiff left ribcage." Unfortunately, I was not able to get a chance to talk to Joe Girardi regarding the injury prior to the game, but I did overhear him tell Tony Pena to make the change on the lineup card, and he did not appear overly concerned.
Without Boesch, Girardi made a few changes to today's lineup. Thomas Neal, who was originally slated to serve as the designated hitter, has moved to right field. Robinson Cano has shifted from second base into the designated hitter's spot, while Corban Joseph gets a start at second base.
Hughes, Kuroda pitching in minors
Phil Hughes and Hiroki Kuroda are slated to pitch in minor league games on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the New York Yankees' minor league complex. Most of the press corps stayed behind to see him pitch, so I will have more updates regarding Hughes later on.
For now, here's the lineups for Friday's match-up between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins.
New York Yankees
Eduardo Nunez SS
Corban Joseph 2B
Robinson Cano DH
Juan Rivera 1B
Ben Francisco LF
Chris Stewart C
Thomas Neal RF
Melky Mesa CF
Ronnier Mustelier 3B
Ivan Nova RHP
Minnesota Twins
Brandon Boggs CF
Jamey Carroll 2B
Joe Mauer C
Josh Willingham LF
Justin Morneau 1B
Ryan Doumit DH
Trevor Plouffe 3B
Wilkin Ramirez RF
Ray Olmedo SS
Vance Worley RHP
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