The Bronx is abuzz as Yankee Stadium prepares for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the archrival Boston Red Sox. Check out our full series preview here in the lead-up to first pitch at 6:08pm ET.
Now that we’re mere hours before the game, the Yankees have released the 26-man roster for this series. In the event that an injury substitution is needed, the replaced player would be ineligible to return until a possible ALCS. The best-of-three also allows for some creative roster construction, as fewer starting pitchers are needed.
Catchers: Austin Wells, Ben Rice, J.C. Escarra (3) Infielders: Paul Goldschmidt, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, Ryan McMahon (4) Outfielders: Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger, Jasson Domínguez (4) Utility: José Caballero, Amed Ros