Teixeira (shin) was placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to Aug. 27 on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This is mostly a logistical move, as Teixeira had already been reported to be out for weeks. Since the move is retroactive to Aug. 27, Teixeira will be eligible to return Sept. 11, but he'll probably have to wait significantly longer than that to come back. Greg Bird will continue to see starts at first base with Teixeira out.