Listed below are some notable nuggets that occurred throughout Yankees’ spring coaching motion on Tuesday:
Father’s Day
Gleyber Torres, who grew to become a father for the primary time on Sunday, stated he’s been capable of keep centered on the sector, at the same time as his thoughts is on his new son, Ethan. Torres had two hits in a 9-2 loss to Toronto at TD Ballpark and is 4-for-6 thus far this spring.
Wild factor
Aroldis Chapman threw his first dwell batting observe of the spring at Steinbrenner Discipline in Tampa and exhibited some wildness in his one inning of labor — together with a pitch that compelled Joey Gallo to duck. Chapman struggled together with his management final season, issuing 6.1 walks per 9 innings.
Caught my eye
Matt Krook, a 27-year-old lefty who break up final yr between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, struck out 5 and allowed only one hit in three shutout innings. Aaron Boone stated it was the primary time seeing Krook in particular person and known as the outing “spectacular.”
Wednesday’s schedule
The Yankees play their first evening recreation of the spring after they host the Orioles at 6:35 p.m. at Steinbrenner Discipline. Deivi Garcia is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut after his ugly 2021 season.