Before the December trade that brought Starlin Castro to the Bronx, the New York Yankees seemed set to open the 2016 season with some sort of combination of Rob Refsnyder and Dustin Ackley at second base. Now with Castro seemingly entrenched at the position, Refsnyder’s contribution is unclear and Ackley is now the front runner to see action as the backup first baseman in the wake of Greg Bird‘s season ending injury. Refsnyder was and has been the fan favorite to take over the workload at second before the Castro deal.
Shreve hit by liner in live batting practice
