Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who continues to deal with tendinitis in both elbows, and infielder DJ LeMahieu were among eight Yankees to be put on the IL.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman says right-hander Clarke Schmidt will begin the season on the injured list, paving the way for non-roster invitee Carlos Carrasco to make the team.
New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt, 29, who went 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts for the Yankees last year, was scratched from his Grapefruit League start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday while he deals with some shoulder soreness.
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the ALCS opener for the Yankees against the Guardians.
Jon Berti made his first professional start at first base on Monday night, as the New York Yankees fell to the Kansas City Royals, 4-2, in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
