Yankees Zero In on Final Bullpen Spots as WBC Nears Finish

The World Baseball Classic’s conclusion will allow New York to complete its last round of camp cuts.

Overview

The team is trimming its spring pitching group for the trip to San Francisco, a call that will dictate whether an extra infielder makes the Opening Day bench.
Six relievers are described as near-locks for the roster: David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, Ryan Yarbrough and Paul Blackburn.
Contenders for the remaining bullpen roles include Brent Headrick, Jake Bird, Cade Winquest, Kervin Castro, Angel Chivilli and Yerry De los Santos.
The Yankees plan to leave Tampa on Sunday night for two exhibitions against the Cubs in Arizona before Opening Day in San Francisco.
With WBC participants set to return as the tournament ends, the club expects to begin making further cuts, and local coverage is inviting fan mailbag questions through March 19.