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David Phelps - R - Yankees

David Phelps tossed seven innings of one-run ball in a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

It was the longest outing of his career. Phelps scattered six hits while walking three and notching eight strikeouts. The only run scored on an RBI single by Colby Rasmus in the fourth inning. Phelps has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last three starts and owns a 3.83 ERA and 46/18 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings of work this season. He's gaining momentum in fantasy leagues.
May 18 - 3:52 PM
Robinson Cano - 2B - Yankees

Robinson Cano launched a pair of two-run homers in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.

It was the 12th multi-homer game of his career and his second of the season. The 30-year-old is now tied for the American League lead with 12 homers. He's the cream of the crop among fantasy second baseman and could get even better as the Yankees' lineup gets healthier.
May 18 - 3:50 PM
Travis Hafner - DH - Yankees

Travis Hafner (shoulder) clubbed a two-run homer in his return to action Saturday.

It sounds like his shoulder is fine. Hafner now has seven homers in 100 at-bats this season, including five in just 54 at-bats at Yankee Stadium. The 35-year-old is not a good bet to hold up, but he should continue to be a useful option in daily fantasy leagues.
May 18 - 3:49 PM
Alberto Gonzalez - 2B - Yankees

Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.

Gonzalez was DFA'd to make room for Reid Brignac on the active roster. He should pass through waivers and continue to serve as organizational infield depth. Brignac is not expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game.
May 18 - 12:37 PM
Reid Brignac - 3B - Yankees

Yankees acquired INF Reid Brignac from the Rockies for cash considerations.

Brignac made the Rockies' Opening Day roster, but was designated for assignment on Thursday after he batted just .250/.294/.375 in 53 plate appearances. The former top prospect is capable of playing multiple infield positions and will serve in a utility role with the Yankees.
May 18 - 11:50 AM
Reid Brignac - 3B - Yankees

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees have acquired infielder Reid Brignac from the Rockies.

Brignac was designated for assignment on Thursday and has batted only .250/.294/.375 in 29 games this season. The 27-year-old will look to reestablish himself with the Yankees as a utility infielder.
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Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
May 18 - 11:31 AM
Curtis Granderson - OF - Yankees

Curtis Granderson is starting in right field Saturday against the Blue Jays.

It's Granderson's first career start in right field. With Ichiro Suzuki struggling, the Yankees are looking for ways to get Granderson, Vernon Wells and Travis Hafner in the lineup against right-handed pitching. Granderson has been playing exclusively in left field since his return from the disabled list, so it's a sign that Ichiro's playing time could be reduced going forward.
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Source: Chad Jennings on Twitter
May 18 - 10:38 AM
Travis Hafner - DH - Yankees

Travis Hafner (shoulder) returned to the Yankees' lineup Saturday.

Hafner was available to pinch-hit Friday, but didn't start against left-hander Mark Buehrle. He returns after missing the last four games with shoulder tendinitis. With Curtis Granderson now healthy, the Yankees will go with a committee of Hafner and Vernon Wells at designated hitter. Hafner is batting .260/.383/.510 this season.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
May 18 - 10:19 AM
Chris Stewart - C - Yankees

The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.

Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game, but he's not expected to miss more than 2-3 days. An MRI on Friday ruled out structural damage and the Yankees are listing him as day-to-day.
Source: New York Post
May 18 - 9:45 AM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda was dominant Friday night against the Blue Jays, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings as part of a 5-0 victory.

Continued excellent from Kuroda, who issued one walk while striking out five. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his last seven outings and now has a 1.99 ERA for the year. He's quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League.
May 17 - 9:54 PM
Austin Romine - C - Yankees

Austin Romine went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored Friday in a win over the Blue Jays.

Romine was just 1-for-16 coming into Friday's action. The 24-year-old backstop should get a chance at regular at-bats while Chris Stewart nurses a groin injury, so he could be worth a short-term look in AL-only leagues.
May 17 - 9:53 PM
Brett Gardner - OF - Yankees

Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple and an RBI single in Friday's win over the Blue Jays.

Gardner tripled to lead off the bottom of the first and came around to score on a ground out by Robinson Cano. The 29-year-old is striking out more often than we have seen in the past, but the Yankees' leadoff man should continue to be an asset in mixed leagues. After getting off to a slow start in the speed department, he has seven stolen bases in eight attempts this month.
May 17 - 9:52 PM
Vidal Nuno - S - Yankees

Yankees recalled LHP Vidal Nuno from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Nuno was sent down on Tuesday, but he's eligible to return now that Andy Pettitte (trapezius) has been placed on the disabled list. The 25-year-old southpaw has a 5/3 K/BB ratio over eight shutout frames with the Yankees this season and figures to get a start or two while Pettitte is sidelined. However, he shouldn't be a consideration outside of AL-only formats.
May 17 - 6:01 PM
Andy Pettitte - S - Yankees

Yankees placed LHP Andy Pettitte on the 15-day disabled list with a strained trapezius muscle.

Pettitte suffered the injury during Thursday's start against the Mariners. It's believed to be minor, but the Yankees don't want to take any chances with the 40-year-old southpaw. Vidal Nuno is slated to replace him on the active roster and will likely get a start or two.
May 17 - 5:57 PM
Travis Hafner - DH - Yankees

Travis Hafner (shoulder) says he's available to pinch-hit Friday.

Hafner hasn't played since Monday due to shoulder tendinitis, but he was encouraged after a batting practice session Thursday. He likely would have started against a right-hander, but southpaw Mark Buehrle is on the hill for the Blue Jays. Perhaps he'll be back in there Saturday against Brandon Morrow.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
May 17 - 4:10 PM

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