Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters he subbed Alex Rodriguez in for Gregorio Petit at third base late in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Toronto because Chase Headley is dealing with soreness in his lower back, per Newsday. Petit was drilled in the hand in the eighth inning, which prompted the change by Girardi in the bottom of the ninth.
Headley is expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday.
"I'll be fine," Headley said.
Headley is hitting .247 with 10 RBI in 97 at-bats this season.