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Yankees call up Domingo Acevedo: What you need to know

NEW YORK -- The Yankees gave a tall, lanky 18-year-old out of the Dominican Republic a tiny $7,500 signing bonus in October 2012.

He'll put on the pinstripes for the first time Saturday.

The Yankees called up hard-throwing righty prospect Domingo Acevedo before a game against the Mets at Yankee Stadium.

Here's what you need to know:

Why he's here: The Yankees needed someone to take the spot vacated by Domingo German, who was sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following a terrible start in a 7-5 loss to the Mets on Friday.