At this point, any official announcement is simply a formality, but two stories in New York papers say that Phil Hughes will be Tuesday’s starter in place of the injured Chien-Ming wang. Both Tyler Kepner and Kat O’Brien are reporting that the Yanks’ 22-year-old right-hander will take the hill against the Tigers.
Hughes has had his ups and downs in pinstripes and has impressed the Yankee brass this year. On the season for AAA, Hughes has made three starts. In 19.1 innings, he is 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA. He has allowed 17 hits and has walked 3 while striking out 19. Two years ago, injuries forced Hughes into the Yankee rotation on April 26 for the team’s 20th game of the season. This year, Hughes will make his debut two calendar days later, but it will be the Yanks’ 20th game of the season. The more things change…
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