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The Yankees can be flexible with their bench this year

As far as position players go, the Yankee roster seems pretty much set for 2019. There’s a clear cut starter at every position, and the recent addition of DJ LeMahieu signifies that the bench is just about locked down too. Over the past few seasons, the Yankees have shown an affinity for an eight-man bullpen with three position players on the bench, meaning there’s just one spot left for multiple players.

Keeping a Greg Bird, Clint Frazier, Tyler Wade rotation for the third bench spot seems like it might work out best for the Yankees in 2019.