Ackley went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.

Ackley has now received consecutive starts at first base, reaching base four times between the two games. With Mark Teixeira officially out for the season, the 27-year-old appears to be the preferred backup to Greg Bird, and could see some additional time as a fourth or fifth outfield option.

Ackley went 1-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.

It was Ackley's first start with the Yankees after he suffered a back injury shortly after being acquired by the club at the trade deadline. With the extra depth from the expanded rosters, the 27-year-old will likely serve simply as a utility player, though he could get the occasional start.

Ackley (back) was recalled by the Yankees on Tuesday.

Ackley has been on the disabled list for the majority of his time on the Yankees since coming over from the Mariners at the trade deadline, but he'll be back on the roster for the stretch run. Still, it's unclear how much of a role he'll have on a day-to-day basis.

Ackley (back) will be activated by the Yankees when rosters expand Tuesday, Ryan Hatch of The Star-Ledger reports.

He's done doing well on his Triple-A rehab assignment, racking up eight hits (two homers) in 17 at-bats, but the Yankees probably won't have too much playing time available for Ackley as a reserve outfielder.

Ackley (back) is expected to set out on a rehab assignment at Double-A Trenton on Thursday, Chad Jennings of Lohud.com reports.

Ackley has been progressing slowly since landing on the disabled list in early August due to a lumbar strain, but he has ramped up activity of late and began playing catch last week. He'll likely need to get a decent number of at-bats at the minor league level before the Yankees activate him from the disabled list.

Ackley (back) has resumed baseball activities, playing catch Monday, The Westchester Journal News reports.

Ackley landed on the disabled list after just three at-bats with the Yankees, and seems to be recovering well after an initial timetable of 20-to-30 days, for a late August or early September return. Once he's able to ramp up the activities further, the 27-year-old will likely begin a short rehab assignment before returning as a utility option to the big league club.

GM Brian Cashman estimates that Ackley (back) will be out a minimum of 20-to-30 days, Newsday's Erik Boland reports.

Ackley's setback, which occurred after he was traded to the Yankees, will keep him sidelined until at least late August. Ackley was set to provide assistance both at second base and in the outfield, but for now, expect Stephen Drew and Brendan Ryan to continue sharing the second base duties, and Chris Young to continue serving as the top reserve at all three outfield positions.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that second baseman Dustin Ackley could miss 20 to 30 days while recovering from a back injury, according to New York Newsday.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that second baseman Dustin Ackley could miss 20 to 30 days while recovering from a back injury, according to New York Newsday. Ackley saw just three at-bats in a Yankee uniform after being acquired from the Seattle Mariners before being placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a right Lumbar strain. The team is hopeful that Ackley will be able to provide depth at multiple positions upon his return. “I think it just gives [manager] Joe Girardi more flexibility from the bench,” Cashman told LoHud.com after acquiring Ackley. “Especially from the defensive side, with at the very least similar offensive production (compared to Garrett Jones) right now, with some upside as well as control years going forward if we so choose. It just gives us a little more flexibility, a little more youth as we move forward. Again, it’ll provide Joe a lot more flexibility and a better defensive profile.”

Ackley (back) was placed on the DL on Tuesday with a right lumbar strain, Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York reports.

Ackley, who came over from Seattle at the deadline, logged only three at-bats with his new team before hitting the DL. At this point, it's unclear whether he could miss more than the mandatory 15 days, and the team called up right-hander Caleb Cothan to take his roster spot.

New York Yankees outfielder Dustin Ackley was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a back injury, according to ESPN New York.

New York Yankees outfielder Dustin Ackley was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a back injury, according to ESPN New York. Ackley joined the team from the Seattle Mariners at the trade deadline but saw only three at-bats before suffering a right lumbar strain.

Ackley was traded Thursday to the Yankees for outfielder Ramon Flores and pitcher Jose Ramirez, the New York Post reports.

The second overall pick in 2009, Ackley failed to live up to the promise he showed as a rookie in 2011. In 2,012 career at-bats, Ackley is a .243 hitter with a .672 OPS. It's a little surprising the Mariners found a taker for Ackley, let alone pried away two players for him. The Yankees hope his left-handed bat will play well in Yankee Stadium. Ackley has 16 hits, five for extra bases, in 54 career at-bats at Yankee Stadium.

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Dustin Ackley from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Ramon Flores and pitcher Jose Ramirez, according to the New York Post.

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Dustin Ackley from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Ramon Flores and pitcher Jose Ramirez, according to the New York Post. Ackley, the second overall pick in the 2009 draft, has hit .243 with a .672 OPS in 2,012 career at-bats.

Ackley, starting just his second game Tuesday in the team's last six, hit a sacrifice fly.

Ackley has started just 15 games since Mark Trumbo was acquired in early June. He actually pushed his average over the Mendoza line thanks to four multi-hit outings in 13 games in late June/early July. His .222 average on July 10 was his highest since April 29 (.229). But he doesn't have a hit in seven at-bats since, his average falling to .213. While it seemed likely the team might DFA him earlier this summer, Ackley likely will ride out his final two months as a Mariner. He has no trade value, and then rosters will expand in September. It's seems guaranteed, though, he will be non-tendered this offseason even if general manager Jack Zdurienick, against all odds, survives the guillotine.

Ackley hit his fifth home run as part of a 3-for-4 game Tuesday against Kansas City. He scored twice and knocked in two runs.

Ackley only had two starts in the last 10 games with one hit in nine at-bats over that stretch, so Tuesday's performance was a major slumpbuster. Mark Trumbo, in a slump of his own, was on the bench on Tuesday, and it's possible that could open the door for more consistent at-bats for Ackley.

Ackley has been added to Thursday's lineup and will bat eighth as the Mariners' second baseman.

Robinson Cano was a late scratch from the lineup due to stiffness in his lower back. Thursday's start marks Ackley's first appearance at second base on the season and his first start since Sunday.

Ackley has been added to Thursday's starting lineup.

With Logan Morrison scratched for undisclosed reasons, new trade acquisition Mark Trumbo will slot in at first base as Seth Smith moves to right field and bumps Nelson Cruz to the DH role. Ackley will step into the vacated spot in left, but his playing time will be reduced significantly moving forward with Trumbo expected assume a large role in the outfield.

Ackley, who is batting .190, lost his starting left-field job Wednesday when the Mariners traded for Mark Trumbo.

General Manager Jack Zdurienick said Trumbo likely will be in a OF-DH-1B rotation, which will allow Ackley to still get at-bats. But more often than not, it's going to be Trumbo in left. Rickie Weeks likely will be released before Ackley to make room on the roster, but it wouldn't surprise if the Mariners finally gave up on the 2009 second overall pick.

Ackley is out of the lineup Tuesday, 710 ESPN's Shannon Drayer reports.

With lefty CC Sabathia takling the ball for the Yankees the Mariners will go with a righty-heavy lineup Tuesday. Look for Ackley to be back in the mix Wednesday with righty Masahiro Tanaka on the mound for the Yankees.

Ackley hit his first home run Thursday since April 13, giving him four for the year.

Ackley, who hit three homers in his first five games, has four extra-base hits (three doubles) in his last 37 games. His time as a Mariner is nearing an end. The Mariners are carrying six relievers, but when an extra arm is necessary, Ackley could be the one to go to make room. He's out of options, so the Mariners would have to pass him through waivers to keep the 2009 second overall draft pick.

Ackley is not in the lineup Monday against the Rays, Shannon Drayer of ESPN reports.

Ackley will return to the bench after getting the start Sunday against Toronto and going 1-for-3 at the plate. He'll give way to Justin Ruggiano in center field Monday. Ruggiano will bat sixth against Rays' starter Jake Odorizzi.