While Yankees manager Joe Girardi had originally planned to have Wednesday’s matchup against the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays be a bullpen game, he ultimately decided to give the ball to 25-year-old righty Bryan Mitchell for the crucial contest.
Because of September call ups, New York certainly has the depth to absorb some innings Wednesday. They’re currently working with a 17 man staff after calling up Mitchell and James Pazos Tuesday. Still, the way some of their relievers have looked lately, that prospect may not have been appealing with every game a near must-win.