The most recent Yankees roster crunch as Opening Day approaches includes Miguel Andujar and Tim Locastro being optioned to Triple-A, the group introduced on Tuesday.
It was an anticipated transfer, particularly with Aaron Boone mentioning that he is likely to be breaking camp with 16 pitchers, limiting the quantity of bench gamers for New York.
On Monday, RHP Deivi Garcia and RHP Luis Gil have been each optioned to Triple-A, whereas LHP Manny Banuelos and OF Ender Inciarte have been each assigned there as nicely.
Andujar did not have a foul spring, going 7-for-23 with a homer and three RBI. However, as has been the case the final couple of seasons, a logjam has compelled him to be the odd man out regardless of his Rookie of the Yr runner-up season in 2018.
As for Locastro, he was all the time thought of a depth outfielder with nice velocity. Nevertheless, with restricted bench spots, it is smart that he strikes down.
The bench is principally set with Gleyber Torres, Jose Trevino — Ben Rortvedt remains to be harm so he’s the backup catcher for now — and Marwin Gonzalez, who was an invitee and earned his spot with a scorching bat and versatile glove.
The Yanks play their ultimate spring coaching recreation on Tuesday earlier than heading to the Bronx to prepare for his or her Opening Day sequence towards the Boston Crimson Sox.
