Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes sits in the dugout during...

Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes sits in the dugout during Monday's loss to the White Sox at Yankee Stadium. Hughes suffered a setback during a bullpen session earlier in the day. (Apr. 25, 2011) Credit: AP

Phil Hughes (shoulder) will start on the road for Class-A Staten Island in Brooklyn Sunday. Although he’s making progress, Joe Girardi said Hughes needs to make three or four more starts before the team considers bringing him back.

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