Ponson to pitch Friday

Newsday reports that Sidney Ponson is fine, even after going just four innings in his recent minor league start. Ponson is tentatively scheduled to pitch Friday for the Yankees.

Ponson, who signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees last week, made his debut for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. In four innings, he allowed two runs, one earned, three hits and three walks, striking out two.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Ponson's short outing was a result of pitch count, as he had not pitched in a game since June 4, when he went four innings for the Rangers. He pitched seven innings May 31.

Fantasy Impact: The moment he was signed by the Yankees, Ponson's value improved. He's not going to guarantee fantasy owners much in 5X5 stat categories, but he will be in line for a few wins thanks to that New York lineup.