When Franchy Cordero was recalled from the minors just before last night’s game with Aaron Judge hitting the IL, there was a feeling of absolute melancholy over potentially having to see Cordero flail in the Yankees’ lineup again. He had looked completely lost since his hot first week, and no one was looking forward to his return, particularly with the MVP out.
As it turned out, Cordero’s return to the active roster didn’t even last 24 hours. The Yankees had a trick card up their sleeve, and it came in the form of Harrison Bader.