Here's the Yankees' Spring Breakout roster
Bryan Hoch
@BryanHochTAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Jones says his offseason swing changes have the Yankees prospect feeling ¡°dangerous¡± heading into his fourth pro season, and the big-swinging outfielder will be a prime attraction as Major League Baseball holds its second annual Spring Breakout games.
¡°I¡¯m excited to be here, because there¡¯s so many cool guys and great players, great instructors,¡± Jones said earlier this spring. ¡°My job is to keep getting better at what I can do, just keep stacking up the days and take advantage of every day I¡¯m in this locker room with all of these guys.¡±
The Bombers¡¯ lineup is slated to include infielder George Lombard Jr., who has been opening eyes in camp with a lively bat and slick defense. The 19-year-old Lombard is the youngest player in big league camp, and has been rated as the Yanks¡¯ No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
¡°Watching guys at the highest level go to work every single day has helped me a lot,¡± Lombard said. ¡°Watching how they work, their routines, how consistent they are and what it takes to succeed at that level ¡ it¡¯s just understanding how things work with baseball IQ, game feel, just helping to slow the game down.¡±
What is Spring Breakout?
MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball¡¯s future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The second edition will be held from March 13-16 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training. Sixteen exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization¡¯s top prospects, creating a new touchpoint on the baseball calendar that celebrates the sport¡¯s budding talent.
When is the Yankees¡¯ game?
The Yankees farmhands will take their show on the road March 15, squaring off against the Orioles¡¯ top young talent at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET.
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Which position players are expected to play?
Lombard and Jones highlight the initial 23-player roster set by the Yankees. Other position players ranked among the first 20 from the Yanks¡¯ preseason Top 30 list include infielder Roderick Arias (No. 7), catcher/first baseman Edgleen Perez (No. 13), and catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores (No. 17).
Which pitching prospects are expected to play?
Included hurlers from the Yanks¡¯ Top 20 include right-hander Ben Hess (No. 4), right-hander Bryce Cunningham (No. 6), right-hander Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (No. 8), right-hander Cam Schlittler (No. 12), right-hander Cade Smith (No. 16), right-hander Gage Ziehl (No. 18), right-hander Carlos Lagrange (No. 19) and left-hander Kyle Carr (No. 20).
Why are certain top prospects not listed on the roster?
Several of the Bombers¡¯ top-ranked prospects are still in big league camp competing for Opening Day roster spots, including Jasson Dom¨ªnguez (No. 1), right-hander Will Warren (No. 5) and outfielder Everson Pereira (No. 14).
What is the full roster?