Teixeira was lifted early from Friday's tilt due to his lingering knee issue, the Westchester Journal News reports.

EDGE Analysis

All indications appear to be that this was just a precaution, as the game was already well out of hand in the sixth inning when Teixeira came out. Manager Joe Girardi said it was unlikely his first baseman would play Saturday, as Teixeira will frequently rest as he plays the remainder of the season with torn cartilage in his knee.