TORONTO -- With the Yankees' postseason chase nearing the final week of the season, a pair of veterans were notably absent from the starting lineup on Saturday.
Manager Joe Girardi kept third baseman Chase Headley out of the lineup, saying Headley has not looked "100 percent" in recent days. Headley aggravated his back during last weekend's series against the Red Sox and missed three consecutive games. The 32-year-old returned to the lineup on Thursday and went 0-for-7 over the past two contests.
First baseman Mark Teixeira also did not start on Saturday, as the veteran has been battling neck spasms.