Ben Rortvedt - May require IL stintYankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Rortvedt (oblique) could begin the season on the injured list, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.ImpactBased on Cashman's comments, Rortvedt's injury was actually something that the catcher was dealing with prior to being acquired from the Twins on March 13, but the oblique issue didn't present enough concerns for the Yankees to nix the deal. Once healthy, Rortvedt could be a candidate to fill the large side of a platoon at catcher, but if he's sidelined to begin the season, Kyle Higashioka could be looking at something close to a full-time role behind the dish. Non-roster invitees Rob Brantly and David Freitas are the only other players in the organization with prior MLB catching experience.
MARCH 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE