HUGHES GETS 5 SPOT

Phil Hughes has been selected as the Yankees’ fifth starter, beating out four others, including Joba Chamberlain. Hughes said he was happy with the decision, which was announced by manager Joe Girardi.

This means Al Aceves, Sergio Mitre and Joba Chamberlain will move to the pen.

Chad Gaudin was released after clearing waivers.

KNOBBY: PROBATION AND FINE

(State-Run-AP)—Former major league infielder Chuck Knoblauch has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on his common-law wife.

According to court records, Knoblauch entered his plea Tuesday in exchange for deferred-adjudication probation. Successful completion of his one-year probation could mean the conviction on the assault of a family member would be expunged from the record.

Knoblauch also was fined $1,000. Knoblauch’s attorney didn’t return a telephone call Tuesday.
According to a criminal complaint, Knoblauch’s wife told police he hit her in the face and choked her at their Houston home in September.

The 41-year-old Houston native played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals from 1991-2002. In 12 seasons, the 1991 American League Rookie of the Year and four-time All-Star batted .289 with 98 home runs and 615 RBI.

Freelance contributor Eric "The I-Man" reporting.