The Yankees faced a bit of a conundrum over the weekend when they optioned rookie pitcher Jhony Brito to the minors to make room for the return of Luis Severino. Since Domingo Germán was suspended, someone would have to take the start on Friday that otherwise would have been handled by Germán or Brito. The organization waited a few days to make sure that neither injury nor bad weather made the decision for them, but now, the answer is here.
Pitching prospect Randy Vásquez was in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse this afternoon, and shortly after he was noticed, he confirmed to reporters that he would be getting the ball on Friday night against the Padres.