Gardner Back In Lineup, Sanchez Called-Up

Brett Gardner, who has been dealing with an injured wrist that needed a cortisone shot last week, is back in the lineup tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. RHP Romulo Sanchez will also joined the team in the bullpen.

Gardner is not likely 100 percent, but with no damage to his wrist,  just inflammation, he can play without making things worse as long as there is no pain. And he’s probably pain free thanks to that shot. A cortisone shot doesn’t necessarily make anything better, but it does dull the pain.

Sanchez, 26, hadn't been called up until today because he’s been on the DL with an arm injury. He had a brief stint (just one appearance) with the Yankees on May 9th where he tossed 3.2 scoreless innings before being sent back to the minors.

Nick Swisher is still not back in the lineup. He was seen running the bases earlier today, but the Yankees are probably trying to be very cautious with him.

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