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Sanchez starts rehab; Yanks tab Cessa 26th man

The Yankees announced catcher Gary Sanchez will begin his rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League East Yankees on Saturday.

Sanchez, who has been out since late July with a right groin strain, will DH Saturday then work out in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday before joining Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre for Monday's game at Lehigh Valley. Sanchez could rejoin the Yankees prior to the road trip that opens Sept. 3 at Oakland, manager Aaron Boone said on Friday.

Additionally, prior to Saturday's split doubleheader vs. the Orioles, the Yankees recalled right-hander Luis Cessa from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as their 26th mam.