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Yanks to retire Torre’s No. 6

Former Yankees manager Joe Torre, right, catches up with Yankees shortstop Derek Jerter earlier this month. (Associated Press)
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The Yankees will retire former manager Joe Torre’s No. 6, leaving Derek Jeter’s No. 2 as the last single digit in New York’s pinstripes.

Torre, Rich Gossage, Tino Martinez and Paul O’Neill also will be honored with plaques in Monument Park, the team said Thursday.

Torre managed the Yankees to World Series titles in 1996 and from 1998-2000 and six A.L. pennants during 12 seasons as manager that ended in 2007. Currently Major League Baseball’s executive vice president for baseball operations, he is being inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame this summer.

“I am incredibly humbled,” Torre said in a statement. “The Hall of Fame became possible for me because of what our players accomplished in 12 memorable years representing this historic franchise together. I hope that number 6 will stand for everything that our players achieved.”

Torre’s number will be retired during a ceremony in Monument Park on Aug. 23. His number will join those of Billy Martin (1), Babe Ruth (3), Lou Gehrig (4), Joe DiMaggio (5), Mickey Mantle (7), Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey (8), Roger Maris (9), Phil Rizzuto (10), Thurman Munson (15), Whitey Ford (16), Don Mattingly (23), Elston Howard (32), Casey Stengel (37), Mariano Rivera (42), Reggie Jackson (44) and Ron Guidry (49).

Rangers make moves

Texas has promoted two infielders from Double-A Frisco in place of the veteran second basemen who have shared that role.

Infielders Luis Sardinas and Rougned Odor, who played for the Spokane Indians in 2011, had their contracts selected when Texas put Donnie Murphy on the 15-day disabled list with a neck strain and designated Josh Wilson for assignment.

Also, right-hander Scott Baker was designated for assignment.

Clearing the bases

The Phillies recalled right-hander Luis Garcia from Lehigh Valley and sent right-hander Shawn Camp outright to Triple-A. … Twins first baseman Joe Mauer missed his fourth straight game with lower back spasms and could go on the disabled list. … Indians centerfielder and leadoff hitter Michael Bourn returned to the lineup against Minnesota after missing four games because of an injured left hamstring.