LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Addison Russ #69 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The game ended in an 8-8 tie. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The Yankees might protect Addison Russ, a surprise relief prospect, when the 40-man roster deadline arrives.
The Yankees have several prospects to protect on their 40-man roster before the looming deadline, which arrives at 6 p.m. EST on Friday, 11/20.
Currently, the team’s roster sits at 36, meaning that four of these transactions can be made without any sort of corresponding tough decision on the other side of things.