Refsnyder impressing Girardi with versatility

BALTIMORE — When first baseman Mark Teixeira landed on the disabled list Saturday — a day after backup first baseman Dustin Ackley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery — the Yankees were left to answer the age-old question: Who’s on first?

With first-base prospect Greg Bird also out for the season, the Yankees are essentially down to their fourth and fifth options on the organizational depth chart.

“Very seldom are you four deep at any position,” manager Joe Girardi said.

That’s why the Yankees are adjusting on the fly with Rob Refsnyder, the 25-year-old rookie who made his first professional start at first base in Saturday’s 8-6 win over the Orioles. Refsnyder cleanly fielded all three grounders hit to him, and he was back in the starting lineup Sunday.

Not bad for a guy who didn’t even own a first baseman’s glove until just a few days ago.

“I’m just trying to do my best out there,” Refsnyder said after going 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored Saturday.

“Just playing a completely new position, but I’ve got some good teammates, some good coaches — [Teixeira] was giving me some pointers before the game. I’m just trying …

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