Ryan McMahon’s defense likely adding flexibility to Yankees’ roster construction
By Greg Joyce
Published on March 18, 2026.
The New York Yankees have indicated they are comfortable with starting the season as their backup shortstop, giving them more flexibility in their roster decisions. Ryan McMahon started at shortstop for the fourth time this spring and has been praised for his performance. Meanwhile, Yovanny Cruz has also performed well in relief, throwing another scoreless inning with a sinker that averaged 100.3 mph.
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