The New York Yankees have finalized their roster and unveiled an exciting lineup for Opening Day against the Houston Astros. Fans have eagerly anticipated the team’s last-minute decisions, which included a notable trade bringing Jon Berti from the Miami Marlins.
On Thursday, the Yankees officially announced several roster moves, including placing Gerrit Cole on the 60-day IL and Oswald Peraza on the 15-day IL. Surprisingly, Jahmai Jones made the roster despite initial expectations of being squeezed out after the Berti trade. The lineup for Opening Day features Gleyber Torres leading off, followed by Juan Soto in the No. 2 spot and Alex Verdugo batting seventh.
Despite injuries and challenges during spring training, the Yankees present a strong lineup to face the formidable Astros, promising an exciting start to the 2024 season.