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SEATTLE -- The Yankees placed Mike Mussina on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury on Wednesday, recalling right-hander Brian Bruney from Triple-A Columbus to bolster the bullpen.
Mussina left Sunday night's game against the Red Sox after four innings with tightness in his right groin, the second time this season he has been forced to leave a game because of a groin problem. He also left his June 30 start against the Mets with the same injury, though he made his next scheduled start five days later.
The Yankees planned to skip Mussina for one turn through the rotation, putting him on track to pitch next Thursday against Detroit. By being placed on the DL, Mussina won't be eligible to return until Tuesday, Sept. 5, when the Yankees play in Kansas City.
Mussina left Sunday night's game against the Red Sox after four innings with tightness in his right groin, the second time this season he has been forced to leave a game because of a groin problem. He also left his June 30 start against the Mets with the same injury, though he made his next scheduled start five days later.
The Yankees planned to skip Mussina for one turn through the rotation, putting him on track to pitch next Thursday against Detroit. By being placed on the DL, Mussina won't be eligible to return until Tuesday, Sept. 5, when the Yankees play in Kansas City.
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Does this affect our chances or are we just too far back?