MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Yankees starter Mike Mussina was taken out of Wednesday's game at Minnesota three batters into the third inning.
After allowing consecutive hits to Luis Rodriguez and Alexi Casilla at the start of the inning, Mussina went to a 2-1 count against Luis Castillo, then motioned for someone to come from the dugout. Pitching coach Ron Guidry visited the mound, followed by a trainer and manager Joe Torre, and Mussina walked off after the brief conference.
There was no immediate word on what was wrong with Mussina, who is beginning his 17th major league season. He gave up a walk and a double in the first two innings against the Twins.
