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Report: Disabled List a Possibility for Kevin Youkilis

York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis has been out since last Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays (in Toronto) with a sore lower back. There were no initial plans to place him on the 15-day disabled list, though that could now become an option.

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that manager Joe Girardi would consider placing Youkilis on the DL if he does not play by this Saturday's home game against the Blue Jays. Youkilis took swings in the batting cage Thursday, but the results did not warrant a comeback for that night's game.

When asked about Youkilis' status, Girardi said, "He's not rotating the way he wants to rotate, which is kind of important for a hitter. He's just not ready to go."

If Youkilis were to be placed on the disabled ...

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