Yankees reveal World Series roster with one notable change after ALCS flop
The New York Yankees’ World Series roster is here as the showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers looms. Game 1 is set for 8:08 p.m. ET on Friday night at Dodger Stadium and the Bombers are largely going with the same group from the ALCS.
There’s one big difference though. As expected, after he responded well to multiple bullpen sessions, Nestor Cortes will be active despite dealing with a flexor strain in his throwing elbow. Manager Aaron Boone reiterated that he’d probably be ready to go earlier this week.
That meant there’d be one casualty on the position player side, many of whom believed would be Trent Grisham. The Yankees already have Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in the outfield with spark plug Jasson Dominguez coming off the bench if needed. But the Yankees haven’t even required a fourth outfielder after running out the same configuration during the ALDS and ALCS.
Apparently, the team was not swayed by Jon Berti’s performance against the Cleveland Guardians, which led to his exclusion and Grisham’s inclusion. Still, though, Grisham hasn’t played at all. Berti’s at least been available to provide defensive flexibility and speed.
Whatever the case, it looks like we will see more of Anthony Rizzo and Oswaldo Cabrera against the Dodgers, which was preferred among fans anyway.
