Johnny Cueto reported a stiff neck before the game yesterday. The Reds decided last night to rearrange its pitching rotation.
Travis Wood will pitch with he normal rest. Cueto will pitch tomorrow.
"It was an easy decision," Dusty Baker said. "It is Travis' normal day to pitch. One day won't make a big difference to Johnny. He felt better today but why have him go out and have a short outing. Just give him another day of treatment."
The Yankees used the pitching change to rest Brett Gardner and get veteran Andruw Jones, hitting just .208 in limited playing time some at bats. Gardner is a lefthanded hitter while Jones swings from the right side.
"Day offs are hard to find, so we decided to give Brett one," Yankee manager Joe Girardi said. "Andruw's power numbers are better against lefthanders. It's tough for him coming off the bench and not getting regular playing time."
Jones is hitting .236 against lefthanded pitching with a home run and four doubles.
| By Jerry Dowling |
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