In his first year with the Yankees, Youkilis opened the season with a nine-game hitting streak and was batting .266 with two homers and seven RBIs in 64 at-bats before going on the DL. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he will be careful to give them days off in an attempt to prevent them from wearing down.

WSJ: Teixeira, Youkilis activated by Yankees

It was the fourth time in Kemp's career that the two-time Gold Glove winner has been on the DL, including two stints last season because of a left hamstring strain that cost him a combined 51 games.

NPR: Kemp On DL With Hamstring Strain

Miami recalled C Kyle Skipworth, the No. 6 overall draft pick in 2008 and one behind reigning NL MVP Buster Posey, from Triple-A New Orleans when Kotchman went on the DL. ...

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