Darrell Rasner is making the start today versus Seattle. Recall that Rasner had his season cut short last year for the Yankees in a start against the New York Mets. A broken index finger ended Rasners's year. To make room for Rasner, Ian Kennedy has been sent to AAA to regain his confidence and delivery. Also, look for Kei Igawa to make a start for the Yankees later this week. Igawa was been pitching well at AAA SWB.

Here is the story on Rasner and Kennedy:

The New York Yankees optioned struggling pitcher Ian Kennedy to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to Sunday’s game against the Seattle Mariners.

One of New York’s top pitching prospects, Kennedy has been a major disappointment over the first month of the season, going 0-2 with an 8.37 ERA over six appearances - five starts.

Kennedy lasted just 4 2/3 innings in Thursday’s 8-4 loss to Detroit, allowing four runs and five hits with three walks. Although he was staked to an early 3-0 lead, Kennedy failed to work beyond the fifth inning for the fourth time in five starts this season.

The 23-year-old Kennedy also was sent to the minors to make room for Darrell Rasner, who was recalled from Scranton to start Sunday’s matinee contest against the Mariners.

Rasner, 27, went 4-0 with a 0.87 ERA in five starts for Scranton. The righthander posted a 1-3 record with a 4.01 ERA in six starts with New York last season.

The Yankees made another roster move Sunday, transferring injured reliever Brian Bruney to the 60-day disabled list.