Yankees Announce ALDS Roster

The Yankees have set their 28-man roster for this week’s ALDS matchup against the divison-winning Rays. Here’s how it all breaks down:

Right-Handed Pitchers

• Luis Cessa
• Gerrit Cole (Game 1 starter)
• Deivi García
• Chad Green
• Jonathan Holder
• Michael King
• Jonathan Loaisiga
• Nick Nelson
• Adam Ottavino
• Masahiro Tanaka

Left-Handed Pitchers

• Zack Britton
• Aroldis Chapman
• J.A. Happ
• Jordan Montgomery

Catchers

• Kyle Higashioka
• Gary Sánchez

Infielders

• Mike Ford
• DJ LeMahieu
• Gleyber Torres
• Gio Urshela
• Luke Voit
• Tyler Wade

Outfielders

• Clint Frazier
• Brett Gardner
• Aaron Hicks
• Aaron Judge
• Giancarlo Stanton
• Mike Tauchman

New York makes just one change relative to their first-round roster. With the series length expanding from three to a potential five games, the Yankees added King as a multi-inning relief option for manager Aaron Boone.

In his place, catcher Erik Kratz was removed from the active roster. The veteran backstop will head to the alternate player pool, which also includes Miguel Andújar, Rob Brantly, Ryan Buchter, Matt Duffy, Thairo Estrada, Brooks Kriske, Tyler Lyons, Jordy Mercer, James Paxton (out with a flexor strain), Clarke Schmidt and Miguel Yajure.