Teixeira (neck) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Teixeira was scheduled to take batting practice Sunday, but he'll still feeling the effects of neck spasms, which will force him out of the lineup for a fifth straight game. The Yankees are still waiting for Teixeira's cortisone shot to run its course, but the 36-year-old could be ready to play in Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Dustin Ackley gets the start at first base Sunday.