NEW YORK -- The Yankees have announced their 26-man roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, opting for 12 pitchers and 14 position players.
Among their notable decisions, the Yankees will carry right-hander Will Warren, right-hander Paul Blackburn and catcher J.C. Escarra for this round.
Manager Aaron Boone said Blackburn “earned his way on” by pitching to a 0.90 ERA in 10 September innings, while Escarra provides protection to “make sure we’re covered on the catching side of things.”
Warren made 33 starts this season, going 9-8 with a 4.44 ERA, and will shift into a relief role for this series with Max Fried and Carlos Rodón lined up to start Games 1 and 2, respectively. Cam Schlittler would start a potential Game 3, Boone has confirmed.
Players left off the roster include right-hander Luis Gil, whose availability would be limited after he tossed 79 pitches in Sunday’s Game 162 against the Orioles; left-hander Ryan Yarbrough; and outfielder Austin Slater.
Left-hander Brent Headrick was also present for Monday’s Wild Card workout but not included on the roster.
“Headrick and Yarbs were very much in the mix,” Boone said. “[They] could definitely factor in still moving forward.”
Pitchers (12): David Bednar, Paul Blackburn, Fernando Cruz, Camilo Doval, Max Fried, Tim Hill, Mark Leiter Jr., Carlos Rodón, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams
Catchers (2): J.C. Escarra, Austin Wells
Infielders (4): Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt, Ryan McMahon, Anthony Volpe
Outfielders (4): Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton
Utility (4): Cody Bellinger, José Caballero, Ben Rice, Amed Rosario