"It makes me feel kind of young, " quipped outfielder Matt Diaz, who'll turn 35 on Sunday.

WSJ: Yankees putting on Old-Timer's Day all season long

Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera, in the competition for the fourth outfielder spot, could see increased playing time.

WSJ: Yankees OF Granderson breaks arm, out 10 weeks

Melky Mesa's three-run run homer off Ross Seaton in the sixth inning had given the Yankees a 5-1 lead after RBI singles by Zoilo Altmonte and Matt Diaz.

WSJ: Ankiel leads Astros over Yankees' split squad 7-6

For now, the Yankees will likely turn to veterans Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera, both 34, dependable but unspectacular players who were fighting for bench jobs before Granderson's injury.

WSJ: Curtis Granderson's Spring Begins With a Bad Break

The Yankees are stockpiling players like Francisco, Juan Rivera, Matt Diaz and Dan Johnson as they try to survive injuries to Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira that will keep those big-name stars out of action for at least the season's first month.

WSJ: Old? Retired? Yankees Are Interested