Ronnier Mustelier still has time to shine

Yankees prospect Ronnier Mustelier returned to the lineup Tuesday for the first time in nearly a week and finished 0 for 2 with a sacrifice bunt during New York's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia in Grapefruit League action Tuesday. Mustelier had been sidelined since last Friday in order to rest the leg contusions he suffered after colliding with a railing while chasing a foul ball.

"They’ve been doing therapy on my legs, and I’m feeling a lot better," said Mustelier, who patrolled third base Tuesday. "Ten days are enough to show what I can do."

Mustelier is being considered an option at the hot corner to begin the season as New York looks to use regular third baseman Kevin Youklilis at first in Mark Teixeira's absence.