Prior to the Yankees’ series finale against the Twins on Sunday afternoon, they had to make a roster move. Prospect Oswald Peraza, who was once considered the favorite to be the team’s Opening Day shortstop, is now back with the team in games that count for the first time since last October. That would normally be at least somewhat-exciting news, but it rang a little hollow considering why the Yankees had to promote him in advance of a Monday offday.
DH Giancarlo Stanton ripped a missile of a double during Saturday’s 6-1 win over the Twins, but he left the ballgame after pulling into second base amid ballpark-wide confusion about the hit not sailing over the fence.