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New York Yankees make huge lineup change in first game against Mets

The New York Yankees must be extremely desperate if they are willing to call up Estevan Florial to start in game one of a doubleheader against the Mets on Friday. Florial has struggled to remain healthy over the past few seasons, suffering a broken wrist last year that dampened his stock.

The #Yankees have promoted Estevan Florial as their 29th man. Jordy Mercer has also been added to the 28-man roster.

— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) August 28, 2020

Over 74 total games with Tampa last year, he earned a .