T-minus 13 days to Opening Day 2019. The Yankees have 12 exhibition games between now and then and, in theory, six position battles to decide: first base, fourth starter, fifth starter, seventh and eighth relievers, and the final bench spot. My guess is the Yankees have already chosen winners for no fewer than five of those position battles, with maybe only the final bullpen spot still up for grabs.
Domingo German will make his latest case for an Opening Day rotation spot this afternoon. He’s had a good Spring Training overall (7.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 12 K) and has caught the eye of at least one scout, so he’s put himself in position to break camp with the team.