MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The New York Yankees are moving right-hander Alfredo Aceves from the bullpen for a spot start on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
Aceves will fill in for Chien-Ming Wang, who is on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Manager Joe Girardi made the announcement before the Yankees opened a three-game series against the Twins on Tuesday. He said he also considered Sergio Mitre, but ultimately settled on Aceves because he "was the most stretched out right now."
Aceves is 5-1 with a 2.03 ERA in 21 appearances this season, helping solidify the Yankees bullpen. He made four starts for the Yankees last season, one reason why Girardi said he felt comfortable with the move this time around.
"He's a four-pitch guy. He's done it before," Girardi said. "We were comfortable going to him."
Aceves will likely be limited to about 65 pitches, Girardi said.
Former starter Phil Hughes was not in the running despite not allowing a run in his last 10 outings. But he has pitched only seven innings in his last six appearances.
"I think he's in the bullpen and he's probably going to be there for a little bit," Girardi said. "He's a ways from being stretched out. It would be hard to stretch him out."
The Yankees also released infielder Angel Berroa, who was designated for assignment on June 24. He hit .136 with one RBI in 21 games with New York.
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