The 2023 MLB regular season is just less than two weeks away. And the season opener will be played between arch rivals, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. However, the Bombers are yet to come up with their final 26-man roster. The battle going on around in spring training is likely to perpetuate till the wire. Regardless, the New York Yankees will take a final call on their 26-man roster for the 2023 MLB season by the end of this week.
The start of a new baseball season is always an exciting time for fans and players alike, but this year’s Opening Day could be a life-changing experience for a new crop of New York Yankees prospects. As the team prepares to set its final roster, decisions must be made about which players will make the cut and which ones will be sent down to the minors. Further, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone looks forward to the process.
Aaron Boone Excited To Select Yankees Final Roster
For young MLB players, making the opening day roster seems a dream come true, a validation of their hard work and love for the sport. But it’s also a high-pressure situation, with millions of fans and countless scouts and analysts watching their every move. However, behind the scenes, the Yankees’ coaching staff and front office are working hard to decide who to keep on the roster. They’re evaluating players based on their spring training games and physical conditioning performance. They’re also considering factors like positional needs, contract status, and future potential.
For manager Aaron Boone, calling in the players to announce their selection is a cool process, as it does not happen every day. He feels that for the majority of the time, they are always sending players down to minors, which is a tough conversation to have. Hence, inviting someone to the major league is a much easier process. Furthermore, this season, players like Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, and Anthony Volpe are likely to receive a call-up. However, Boone suggested that one of the two shortstops will have to face the axe as there is a spot for only one. But regardless of the outcome, these young players will continue to work hard and pursue their dreams of playing at the highest level of baseball.
GM Brian Cashman Willing To Take The Shortstop Battle To The Wire
On the other hand, the infamous shortstop battle between Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe just seems never-ending. It began at the start of the spring training and has perpetuated ever since. Both the players are giving tough competition to each other, refusing to back down. With just less than 14 days to the regular season, the Yankees front office is still contemplating the same.
Further, speaking on the issue, Brian Cashman, the Bombers’ general manager, said the battle would likely go to the very end phase of spring training. Hence, it might be days before we get a clear winner. Overall, the decision-making committee has reportedly held the first round of talks and had positive discussions.
