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New York Yankees call up Mike Ford to replace Jay Bruce

The New York Yankees recalled first baseman Mike Ford from the alternate site in Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday to replace the retired Jay Bruce.

Ford, 28, is a left-handed hitter who batted .217 with 14 homers and 36 RBIs in 79 games with New York during the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

He joins the struggling Yankees (5-10) in the Bronx on Tuesday for the start of a two-game series with the Atlanta Braves.

Bruce, 34, announced his abrupt retirement Sunday after 14 seasons. The three-time All-Star batted .118 with one homer and three RBIs in 10 games with New York this year.

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–Field Level Media

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