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Cole Figueroa set for Yankees' debut against Oakland Athletics

With Chase Headley still sidelined by a sore right calf, Cole Figueroa made his New York Yankees' debut in a series finale against Oakland.

New York selected Figueroa's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, and he batted ninth and played third base.

Infielder Jose Pirela was optioned to Scranton, and the Yankees cleared a spot on their 40-man roster by designating outfielder Taylor Dugas for assignment.

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The 28-year-old Figueroa hit .233 with six RBIs in 23 games last year with Tampa Bay, his only previous major league experience.