The Yankees dropped catcher Erik Kratz from the 28-man lineup for the best-of-five ALDS against the Rays that began Monday night at San Diegos Petco Park and added right-handed pitcher Michael King.
King was included from the 12-man player swimming pool. With a possible five games in 5 days, the Yankees obviously figured another arm efficient in pitching several innings was more crucial than carrying a 3rd catcher.
Prior to the start of the Wild Card Series, Aaron Boone pointed out 24-year-old Clarke Schmidt as a possible pitcher who could offer length in the postseason. The extremely related to right-handed possibility, who made 3 big league appearances (one start) this season, might be in play if the Yankees advance to the best-of-seven ALCS.
King, 25, appeared in nine regular-season video games and made 4 starts. King allowed 30 hits, walked 11 and struck out 26.
Kratz didnt appear in the 2 AL Wild Card Series video games against the Indians last week in Cleveland.
