The New York Yankees recalled Scott Proctor from Triple-A Columbus to provide temporary relief for an overworked bullpen.
To make room on the roster, the Yankees optioned outfielder Bubba Crosby to Columbus even though Hideki Matsui (twisted ankle) is limited to duty as a designated hitter and Bernie Williams is playing with sore shoulders.
"He's the only guy we could send back," manager Joe Torre said.
Torre thinks it will be a while before Matsui can play the outfield again, so Proctor probably won't stay in the big leagues for long.
Proctor, who had a save for Columbus on Monday, relieved Randy Johnson to start the fourth inning on Tuesday against Tampa Bay.
Crosby has to stay in the minors for 10 days, but Torre said Andy Phillips could be called up in the meantime. Torre also said that rookie left-hander Sean Henn, who walked seven in the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Devil Rays on Monday, will get another start on Saturday against the Mets in place of injured Kevin Brown.
Miadich A GIANT
The struggling Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League have signed minor league pitcher J.B. Miadich, team officials said yesterday.
Miadich, 29, was 3-2 with a 2.20 ERA and 11 saves in 29 games this season for Florida's Triple-A affiliate, the the Albuquerque Isotopes.
The Giants sit in second last place in the Central League standings with a 28-34-4 record, eight games behind the Hanshin Tigers. The team has been looking to bolster its bullpen since releasing former Houston Astros reliever Dan Miceli in April.
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