Miguel Andujar and infield coach Carlos Mendoza were on the field before virtually anyone else prior to Wednesday’s wild-card game, just like they’ve been for every home game this season as the two try to refine Andujar’s defense at third base.
“We do it every day,’’ Mendoza said before the Yankees faced the A’s for the right to advance to the ALDS. “Right around 3:30, he’s ready to go.”
Even on a day like Wednesday, with the season on the line, there was little activity around Andujar, as Mendoza hit grounders to the rookie.