Whitley is expected to start for the Yankees on Tuesday, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports. Whitley has had a strong start to the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, posting a 2.12 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 13 strikeouts in 17 innings. Manager Joe Girardi indicated a desire to have a six-man rotation at some points this season, and it appears he will employ that this week, pushing back Masahiro Tanaka to Wednesday.

Whitley could be a candidate for a big league start this week against the Tigers, The Westchester Journal News reports. With the injury history to the Yankees starting rotation, manager Joe Girardi acknowledged the possibility that he may turn to a six-man rotation at some points this season. Whitley has pitched well in two Triple-A starts this year, posting a 2.45 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 11 innings, and would be lined up for a start later in the week should he get called up.

Whitley was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Thursday. Whitley posted a commendable 1.17 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 15.1 innings this spring, but it wasn't enough for the right-hander to lock down the Yankees' No. 5 starter job. It appears this role will instead go to Adam Warren, with Whitley likely to be one of the first options for call-up when a need for a spot start arises.

Whitley will be considered for the No. 5 start in the rotation, the NY Daily News reports. Whitley was initially looked at as either a bullpen option for the big league club or as a starter in the minors, but with the injury of Chris Capuano the Yankees now have another slot in the rotation available. The 25-year-old will be in competition with Adam Warren and Esmil Rogers, but it's possible he begins the season at Triple-A rather than go to the bullpen if he doesn't win the job.

Whitley will likely begin the season as either a long reliever in the majors or a starter in the minors, the YES Network reports. Whitley was brought up through the minors as a reliever, but started 12 games for the big league club last year after a rash of injuries to their rotation. He'll get the start for Tuesday's Grapefruit League action against the Orioles after tossing two scoreless innings in his first spring appearance. Whichever level he starts the season at, Whitley could be a candidate for the occasional spot start in the majors.

Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, MLB.com reports. Whitley's major league career got off to a hot start with a 3-0 record and 2.56 ERA over seven outings, but he quickly tailed off after that, ultimately received a demotion to the bullpen before he was bumped to the minors. He'll function as a long reliever for the Yankees as they make a bid for a Wild Card spot in September.

Whitley was sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, the New York Post reports. The move comes in response to the Yankees calling up Zelous Wheeler, who will serve as the DH on Thursday. Whitley has worked out of the bullpen for the past month, making just three appearances in the month of August. While he was perfect in 1.0 inning Wednesday, Wheeler gave up five hits and four earned runs in his previous appearance on August 11.

Chase Whitley has been moved to the Yankees' bullpen. Chris Capuano is taking Whitley's spot in the rotation. Left-handed batters are hitting .319/.360/.482 against Whitley this season, as he's always been better suited for a relief role.

Chase Whitley held the Rangers scoreless over six innings, but was given a no-decision on Tuesday. Whitley was excellent on Tuesday, a rare bright spot for the young right-hander. The Rangers scratched out seven hits, but six were singles. Whitley did not issue a walk and struck out six in the process. Whitley still carries an ugly 4.60 ER along with a 1.45 WHIP, and 46/12 K/BB ratio. He'll make his next start against the Blue Jays at home on Sunday.

Chase Whitley struggled in a losing effort against the Orioles on Sunday, surrendering three runs on five hits over his 3 2/3 innings of work. Whitley struck out four and walked two on the evening. He cruised through the first three innings virtually unscathed, but ran into a buzzsaw in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two-run homer off the bat of Chris Davis. Whitley now sports a troublesome 5.10 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 40/12 K/BB ratio on the season, and could be on his way out of the Yankees rotation as soon as they find an alternative option.