The New York Yankees revealed in a Tweet on Saturday that outfielder Clint Frazier and reliever Ben Heller are headed to the team’s alternate site. A pair of rookie right-handed pitchers, Brooks Kriske and Nick Nelson, will take the opposite route.
Following tonight's game, the Yankees optioned OF Clint Frazier and RHP Ben Heller to the Alternate Site.
Prior to tomorrow's game, the Yankees anticipate recalling RHP Brooks Kriske (#82) and RHP Nick Nelson (#79) from the Alternate Site.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 26, 2020
With the 2020 minor-league season cancelled due to COVID-19, MLB teams stash their roster backups at alternate sites.