"Russell Martin fouled a ball off his left big toe on Saturday night. On Sunday, with a day game following a night game, he found himself out of the lineup partly to rest the foot. On Monday, he was scratched, even though he told Yankees manager Joe Girardi before the game that he was fine.

The move sounds more precautionary than anything else.

Meanwhile, right-hander Phil Hughes likely won't be ready to return until July, though Girardi wouldn't rule out a return before the All-Star Break.

"He's going to need multiple starts before he can help you," Girardi said. "So, we're not to that point.""