Yankees go away Marcus Stroman, Mark Leiter Jr. left off ALDS roster

The Yankees have their 26-man roster set for the ALDS, choosing 11 pitchers and 15 place gamers so as to add some pace off the bench.

Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Mark Leiter Jr. have been left off the roster whereas Tim Mayza made it as a second lefty reliever and outfielder Duke Ellis made it as a pinch-running menace.

The schedule for the five-game collection — together with days off after Video games 1, 2 and 4 — allowed the Yankees to take fewer pitchers than common.

They solely wanted three starters (Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon and Luis Gil or Clarke Schmidt), whereas the remainder of their pitchers will be capable of throw often.

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With Alex Verdugo set to start out Sport 1 in left area, the Yankees’ bench will likely be Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham, Jose Trevino, Jon Berti, Ellis and Ben Rice or Oswaldo Cabrera (whoever doesn’t begin at first base).

Berti and Cabrera signify pace threats, however they’re additionally helpful for his or her defensive versatility, which might permit Aaron Boone to get extra aggressive with utilizing Ellis as a pinch-runner.

Stroman, who was moved to the bullpen halfway by September earlier than getting one final begin when Nestor Cortes acquired injured, doesn’t have the swing-and-miss stuff that’s helpful as a reliever, particularly within the playoffs.

Leiter does, however he was hit exhausting after being acquired from the Cubs on the deadline, posting a 4.98 ERA and giving up six dwelling runs in 21 appearances with the Yankees.

Jake Cousins made it again from a strained pec in time to make the roster whereas Anthony Rizzo (fractured fingers) didn’t.

The veteran first baseman mentioned Friday evening he hopes to have the ability to return in time for the ALCS if the crew makes it there.

Yankees 2024 ALDS Roster

Catchers: Austin Wells, Jose Trevino

Infielders: Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jon Berti, Oswaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice

Outfielders: Aaron Choose, Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham, Duke Ellis

DH: Giancarlo Stanton

Pitchers: Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, Jake Cousins, Ian Hamilton, Tommy Kahnle, Tim Hill, Tim Mayza