Here are some notes:
Javier Vazquez gets his rotation spot back today. He was 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA in nine innings during his bullpen demotion.
Alex Rodriguez is expected back on Sunday, but Eduardo Nunez and to a lesser extent Ramiro Pena have filled in pretty well. Nunez hit .286 with a .724 OPS and Pena hit .286 with a .657 OPS.
Andy Pettitte is going to throw a simulated game today; one of the batters will be A-Rod.
Nick Swisher is still day-to-day. He was available for pinch hitting yesterday and could play today.
Damaso Marte ...
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Yankees Notes: Javier Vazquez, 3B, Andy Pettitte, Nick Swisher and Damaso Marte
style="text-align: justify;">The Yankees have whittled their magic number down to 20 as they go for their eighth win in a row this afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays.