Overview
- New York also optioned right-hander Joey Gerber and reassigned Brandon Waddell and Mike Baumann to minor league camp.
- Joel Sherman reports Bo Bichette will play shortstop tomorrow with the team considering opening the season without a traditional backup at the position.
- Projected bench spots for Luis Torrens, Mark Vientos and Tyrone Taylor leave limited room for an extra infielder.
- The alignment could clear a path to promote prospect Carson Benge and keep outfielder Mike Tauchman, who holds a March 25 opt-out, according to MLB Trade Rumors’ analysis.
- Mauricio posted a .313/.389/.531 line this spring but carries just one option year; 20 or more days in the minors would leave him out of options in 2027.