As the New York Yankees look to strike back against the Boston Red Sox in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, outfielder Brett Gardner will return and look to make an impact after watching his team get blown out in Boston.
While Gardner will return, left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ was placed on the major-league paternity list and utility man Tyler Wade was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Stephan Tarpley was also optioned to AAA.
Before succumbing to injury, the Yankees veteran outfielder played in 92 of the first 97 games of the season, collecting 15 home runs and 41 RBI while hitting .