NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Yankees have sent reliever Bryan Mitchell back to the minors, a day after he pulled double duty by also playing an inning at first base.
The Yankees made the move before Monday night’s game against Toronto. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and righty Luis Cessa was recalled from the same club.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he wanted to have a fresh pitcher who could pitch extended innings if needed.
On Sunday, Mitchell threw a scoreless ninth inning against Baltimore, then played first base in the 10th, and returned to pitch in the 11th.