Yankees add Allen, Brantly to roster for AL wild-card game

Published October 5, 2021 11:21 AM

BOSTON (AP) — Outfielder Greg Allen has been added to the New York Yankees’ roster for the AL wild-card game against Boston along with Rob Brantly as a third catcher. Left-hander Andrew Heaney and right-hander Brody Koerner were designated for assignment to open roster spots. With ace Gerrit Cole on the mound, Kyle Higashioka will be behind the plate. Manager Aaron Boone said starting catcher Gary Sánchez will not be his designated hitter, leaving Sánchez to begin the game on the bench along with Brantly. Brantly was 3 for 20 in six games with the Yankees this season.

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