Alan

Horne

The Yankees have reportedly added Horne to the class of untouchables in trade talks, though it’s doubtful that he really is. The University of Florida product has questions about his arm and doesn’t project as much more than a fourth starter anyway. He could go in a deadline deal.

Horne hadn’t pitched in two months because of a biceps strain. If he can stay healthy, he’ll be a possibility for the Yankees’ rotation after the All-Star break.

“Nothing hurts,” Horne said. “But my arm especially, and my whole body in general had no life and no drive to do anything.” Horne, whno missed the first two months of the season with a biceps strain, expects to make his next start.

Horne lasted just two innings in his start Thursday. He’s expected to be shut down for at least a week.

There was talk about Horne getting a long look as a reliever this spring, but he made just one appearance. He’ll join Marquez and Wright in the rotation at Scranton.

He is done for the season. Horne is a former top prospect that has already come back from Tommy John surgery. His long-term prognosis appears iffy.