Meet the Bronx Bombers: The Yankees roster set to play for World Series
A look at the 27 Yankees players set to take on the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, starting with Friday’s Game 1:Anthony Rizzo’s return lessens the light-hitting Berti’s role to more of a pinch hitter or pinch runner.Berti did get one start against the Guardians when left-hander Matthew Boyd was on the mound, but unless Rizzo can’t play because of the broken fingers in his right hand, Berti likely will be only a bench option.Cabrera has yet to hit as well at the big league level as the Yankees have hoped, but his speed and defensive versatility are valuable assets, especially this time of year.
He has taken well to first base, giving the Yankees options behind Anthony Rizzo.Chisholm was productive after coming over in a trade with the Marlins, producing 11 home runs, 18 stolen bases and an .825 OPS in 46 games as a Yankee.He says he’s at his best when the lights are brightest.
Well, they don’t get any brighter than the World Series.The Yankees hope he can find his stroke now after a silent postseason thus far.The World Series will be a homecoming for Cole, who grew up only an hour away from Dodger Stadium in Orange, Calif., and went to college at UCLA.
It has been a choppy year for the reigning AL Cy Young award winner.He didn’t make his debut until June 19 due to an elbow injury and has been inconsistent in the postseason.The southpaw could be an X factor coming out of the bullpen against the Dodgers’ big left-handed bats.
Cortes held lefties to a .530 OPS during the regular season.He’s been out with a left elbow flexor strain since Sept.
18, but has been making progress to the point he is expected to be on the World Series roster.You may have heard of his cousin: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.Jake began to make a name for himself this year, becoming a big part of the Yankees bullpen this summer with a 2.37 ERA in 37 relief appearances after signing a minor league contract last December.The top outfield prospect has been a nonf...