Ackley will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Friday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old will slot in for his second start of the season with Alex Rodriguez on the bench against right-hander Nate Karns. Three of Ackley's six hits at Yankee Stadium last year left the yard (27 at-bats), and he had 10 homers in 216 at-bats against right-handed pitching.