The New York Yankees opening day game is Thursday, July 23, at 7 pm, in the nation’s capital. The game is against the World Champion Washington Nationals and will feature the Yankee’s new pitching ace Gerrit Cole facing the National’s ace Max Scherzer. The Yankees are traveling today for a late workout at National’s Park this afternoon.
Ahead of the game, the Yankees have made several moves. One of those moves included optioning Jordan Montgomery to the Yankees alternate training site in Moosic, PA.
Manager Boone announced that Cole would start on Thursday and James Paxon on Saturday.