Source: A.J. Burnett out of New York Yankees rotation vs. Minnesota Twins - ESPN New YorkA.J. Burnett will not be part of the New York Yankees' starting rotation in the American League Division Series, a baseball official with knowledge of the Yankees' thinking has confirmed.
The Yankees announced Tuesday that CC Sabathia will start Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
Andy Pettitte will start in Game 2, while Phil Hughes will start Game 3 when the series moves from Minnesota to the Bronx.
The Yankees did not announce a Game 4 starter. But according to the source, manager Joe Girardi will bring Sabathia back for Game 4 on short rest if needed, while Pettitte, who would pitch on regular rest because of the off days in the schedule, would start Game 5 if necessary.
Burnett's place in the playoff rotation has been speculated about in the local and national media for several weeks. He is on the postseason roster, however.
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