SMALL DESIGNATED FOR ASSIGNMENT

The Yankees designated Aaron Small for assignment and recalled T.J. Beam from the Clippers.

"I didn't get the job done, and they felt like I'm a fish out of water in the bullpen," Small said. "I'm more of a starter, but I'm not going to make excuses. I apologize for not getting the job done. It's pitching, and I didn't get people out consistently."

"We just feel he's more suited to be a starter," manager Joe Torre said. "At this point in time, we need relievers."

Beam was a 10th-round draft pick in the 2003 draft. He began the season with Double-A Trenton, where he was 4-0 with an 0.86 ERA in 18 relief appearances. He was 0-0 with a 3.72 ERA in five games after getting promoted to Columbus.