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Yankees RHP Phelps returns off DL

The Sports Xchange

September 12, 2014 at 10:47 am.

New York Yankees starting pitcher David Phelps. Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed pitcher David Phelps from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.

Phelps will be active for both games of Friday’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.

Phelps has been sidelined for six weeks with elbow inflammation. He returns with a 5-5 record and 4.24 ERA.