The Yankees have added veteran Eric Chavez to their big-league roster, while selecting middle infielder Eduardo Nunez over Ramiro Pena. New York also removed prospects Jesus Montero and Austin Romine from the competition to serve as the backup to catcher Russell Martin, opting for journeyman Gustavo Molina. Chavez batted .405 with one homer and four RBIs in 42 at-bats this spring. "We feel that he's healthy, and we feel that it's a good bat on a day that we rest Alex [Rodriguez] or [Mark Teixeira]," manager Joe Girardi said. "You get a pretty big bat back there. I'm really pleased with what he did." Girardi said that his toughest decision was selecting Nunez over Pena. "We thought [Nunez] had a better spring," Girardi said. "He played pretty well in the month of September last year. He's probably a little bit better basestealer, and he's hit a little bit more in the Minor Leagues."