1.   And the Yankees may be ready to address their sagging bullpen and fifth starter spot.

2.   He knew the fifth starter spot was open.

3.   Julian Tavarez will move from starter to setup relief and Donovan Osborne, Jesus Sanchez and Alan Benes will battle for the fifth starter spot.

4.   He is considered a potential candidate for the open fifth starter spot, or a bullpen spot.

5.   Notes The Yankees optioned RHP Adrian Hernandez, who began spring training as a candidate for the fifth starter spot, to Triple-A Columbus.

6.   Torre said Fernandez could windup as candidate for either the fifth starter spot or a position in the bullpen.