KANSAS CITY ROYALS
David DeJesus, RF
Mark Grudzielanek, 2B
Alex Gordon, 3B
Jose Guillen, LF
Miguel Olivo, DH
Mark Teahen, 1B
John Buck, C
Mike Aviles, SS
Joey Gathright, CF
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, LF
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jose Molina, C
Melky Cabrera, CF
PREGAME NOTES:
- LaTroy Hawkins lost his appeal and will begin serving his 3-game suspension starting tonight.
Chris Britton has been placed on the 15-day DL with a rib cage strain after injuring himself warming up in the pen yesterday. Dan Giese has been recalled from Scranton to replace him on the roster.
Jorge Posada is getting the day off tonight to rest but is expected to start tomorrow and Sunday.
Darrell Rasner makes his first career start against the Royals.
Kyle Davies is a lifetime 0-0, 15.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP in one start against the Yanks.
Yanks' career numbers vs. Davies can be viewed here.