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Anaheim, CA – The New York Yankees placed third baseman Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a lumbar strain.
Youkilis, who returned from the DL just over two weeks ago after missing nearly a month with a lower back strain, is batting just .219 with two home runs and eight RBI.
The 10-year veteran has struggled since returning from his first stint on the DL on May 31, batting just .146 over his last 11 games
He is scheduled to visit a doctor on Monday.
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