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Yankees’ Marte out till July – Metro US

Yankees’ Marte out till July

Brian Cashman’s first priority this offseason will be pitching. And after yesterday’s injury news, the Yankees’ general manager likely won’t only be targeting starters.

Left-handed reliever Damaso Marte underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder and won’t throw again until at least the 2011 All-Star break.

“The labrum is very [torn],” said Marte, who allowed eight runs in 172/3 innings this season.
“They fixed it, and I feel happy because I know I can pitch maybe next year.”

He’ll take the mound for a team that should still include Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, who are expected to re-sign with the Yankees, who lost the AL Championship Series on Friday.