NEW YORK (AP) — A.J. Burnett is scheduled to start Game 4 of the AL championship series for the New York Yankees.
General manager Brian Cashman said Monday that New York decided against using a three-man rotation against Texas or Tampa Bay, which would have required CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte and Phil Hughes to start on three days’ rest in the latter part of the best-of-seven series.
Burnett did not appear against Minnesota in the division series and has not pitched in a game since Oct. 2. He was 10-15 with a 5.26 ERA during the regular season, including 4-13 with a 6.48 ERA over the final four months.
