McCutchen went hitless in three at-bats as Pittsburgh's designated hitter Thursday against the Yankees. He was originally listed as the Bucs' starting center fielder Thursday but instead DH'ed against New York. The team gave no reason for the switch. McCutchen had no noticeable physical limitations running, though he obviously didn't make any throws. He's not scheduled to make the team's trip to Tampa Bay on Friday so the next chance to see him in the field will be Saturday.