Yankees INF Petit optioned to Triple-A


New York Yankees infielder Gregorio Petit was returned from rehab, reinstated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Petit, 30, was placed on the disabled list on May 6 with a bruised right hand. He was hit on the hand by a pitch while striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Petit is hitting .200 with five RBIs in 35 at-bats this season.