Hughes to pitch Sunday for Class-A

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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