Yankees optioned RHP Jose Veras, LHP Kei Igawa, RHP Darrell Rasner, RHP Scott Patterson and RHP Edwar Ramirez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; reassigned INF Nick Green to minor league camp.

With Jeff Karstens and Andy Pettitte going on the DL, the Yankees had two extra openings. Still, Veras, Rasner and Patterson failed to make the cut. Ross Ohlendorf, Jonathan Albaladejo and Brian Bruney received the spots. One will be cut to make room for Pettitte or another starter next weekend.

有人被踢下去了!!

Yankees placed LHP Andy Pettitte on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, with back spasms.

The Yankees are hopeful Pettitte will be able to pitch the fifth game of the season, but this gives them a little more flexibility. If Pettitte isn't ready to go then, perhaps Darrell Rasner will get the call. Jeff Karstens isn't going to be an option.

60 day DL，有夠長 !!