KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chase Whitley, who walked off the mound Thursday night with an elbow injury, was found to have a tear in his elbow ligament Friday. He will be examined by the Yankees’ team doctor on Monday to determine whether he will be able to undergo rehabilitation for the injury or require Tommy John surgery.
Whitley was placed on the disabled list Friday.
The Yankees recalled Jose Ramirez from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for added bullpen depth.
Manager Joe Girardi said Chris Capuano, who has been rehabilitating a quadriceps injury since spring training, would be added to the roster and would pitch Sunday against Kansas City.