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Feliciano won't be ready for opener

Published Mar. 27, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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Offseason acquisition Pedro Feliciano, projected to be the Yankees' top lefty specialist, is expected to miss the start of the season with a muscle injury in his upper back, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The pitcher led the big leagues in appearances in the last few years, but he is not expected to be healed in time for the Yankees' Opening Day on Thursday, Manager Joe Girardi said.

He could be replaced on the roster by untested lefty Steve Garrison.

After a poor performance Sunday, Garrison has a 5.59 ERA in 9-2/3 spring innings, but Girardi sees potential against lefties.

"He's done a good job for us against left-handers, and he's a viable option for us," Girardi said.

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