Dustin Ackley

Yankees place newly acquired Dustin Ackley (lumbar strain) on DL

After acquiring Dustin Ackley from the Mariners just last week, the Yankees have placed Dustin Ackley on the 15-day disabled list with a right lumbar strain.

What It Means:

Ackley could be a very important piece for the Yankees down the stretch, but for now, that will not be possible. With the Mariners, he was hitting .212/.266/.360 - not an impressive stat line. However, with his eligibility at many positions, he could have been (and still could be) a very important piece to the Yankees puzzle if they want to make a run this season. He can play second base, a position where Stephen Drew has posted a -0.75 nERD, despite his recent hot streak. While Ackley has had an equally bad -0.70 nERD this season, he's only 27 years-old and has had a few very solid season in year's past. We'll keep you updated on his status. In the meantime, Caleb Cotham has been called up to the Yankees. He has a 1.29 in 21 innings this season in AAA.