Yankees lose Bartolo Colon to DL

Days after losing Joba Chamberlain to the DL for the entire season for Tommy Johns Surgery, the Yankees had to disable fifth starter Bartolo Colon, Sunday, after it was reported the hefty righty strained his hamstring.

Colon injured the hammy while covering first on a ground ball during Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Colon has been surprisingly good this year. After replacing Phil Hughes in the rotation after his own injury, Colon went 5-3 for the Bronx Bombers. Anyone who knows Colon and his history of weight problems, would tell you the good fortune was on a timer to begin with. The Yankees never expected Colon to deliever much for them this year -- he and Freddy Garcia have been revelations this season.

With the loss of Colon, the Yankees will have to dig deep into the minor leagues to find a replacement until he returns in a few weeks.

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