NEW YORK -- Yankees right-hander Dan Giese has been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, the club announced on Thursday.
Giese was examined by Dr. Chris Ahmad on Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The Yankees will make a corresponding move before opening a three-game series with the Royals on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
A 31-year-old rookie, Giese threw 15 pitches in relief of starter Darrell Rasner on Wednesday before exiting with what he described as a feeling similar to a tetanus shot in his shoulder or a deep bruise from repeated punching. Giese opened the sixth inning by allowing a leadoff single to Joe Mauer before walking both Justin Morneau and Jason Kubel. He then left the field with assistant trainer Steve Donohue