Yankees Roster Decisions
The Yankees have several important roster decisions to make before Opening Day, including finalizing their bullpen and bench roles [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2026/03/12/ny-yankees-roster-news-decisions-mlb-opening-day-2026/89075136007].
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, manager Aaron Boone faces tough decisions on the final roster spots. Debates are expected among team decision-makers to finalize the bullpen and bench. Boone has acknowledged that there are only "a spot or two to be had". Key bullpen decisions involve replacing Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, who departed in free agency. David Bednar is expected to remain the closer, with Camilo Doval and Fernando Cruz moving up in the pecking order. Tim Hill is slated to be the left-handed specialist. The bench composition is also in flux, with several players vying for limited spots. Randal Grichuk and Amed Rosario appear likely to secure bench roles due to their versatility and production against left-handed pitching. Utility man Max Schuemann faces an uphill battle despite a strong spring, with the team experimenting with Ryan McMahon at shortstop.
