MLB - Sports Rumors - Nick Swisher

The New York Yankees have been hit with a flu bug that's circulating through the team and landed Derek Jeter(notes) on the bench for a second straight day and now has hit Johnny Damon(notes), according to the New York Daily News.

Ramiro Pena(notes) replaced Jeter again Saturday night when the Bombers beat the Mets, 5-0, at Citi Field. Melky Cabrera(notes) was in left field for Damon. The batting order had Brett Gardner(notes) and Nick Swisher(notes) in the first two slots.

"Jeet's still sick," Joe Girardi said beforehand. "I know he really wants to play (Saturday night) and he's not happy about being out of the lineup. It was recommended, when I talked to the (doctor), that we give him another day. He was really, really sick (Friday) night."

More casualties could be coming. Mark Teixeira(notes) and Phil Hughes(notes) both confessed to feeling less than 100%.

Girardi estimated that nine players, coaches and support staff have been hit so far.

Source: New York Daily News