Miguel Andujar’s return to the field will likely be short-lived.
Following a left knee contusion suffered by Gio Urshela Wednesday night, Andujar made just his second start at third base Thursday since returning to the Yankees from a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder. However, Urshela has felt significant improvement, and is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Even though Andujar is likely to slide back to designated hitter when Urshela returns, manager Aaron Boone was hopeful the rare start at third would help rebuild the confidence of last year’s American League Rookie of the Year runner-up, who entered Thursday hitless in 13 straight at-bats.