ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran is out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays because of right shoulder tightness but says he is available off the bench.
Beltran was hurt Saturday on a checked swing.
He said Sunday: "A little sore, but I'm good. I saw the doctor yesterday and he said that it should go away in a couple days, so I'm not worried."
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira didn't start for the fifth consecutive game because of neck stiffness but said he "felt pretty good" after resuming batting practice and taking grounders.
Teixeira had a cortisone shot Thursday. He said that made a "night and day difference."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is hopeful that Teixeira can start Monday night's game at Toronto.