Aug 3, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) reacts with center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning of game two of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees begin their postseason run after a fantastic season against the Minnesota Twins on Friday for game one of the ALDS. Both teams have crazy power in their lineup who have hit a total of 612 home runs during the regular season.
Since the Twins have 11 players with ten home runs or more, the Yankees are going to want to match that kind of power. Here’s a projected lineup that could do that:
The only concern with this lineup is how Didi Gregorius and Luke Voit finished off the regular season. Voit went one for his last 32 at-bats and batted .194 in September. Gregorius finished off with a .190 average in September.
If Gregorius and Voit continue to slump during the postseason, the Yankees could consider moving LeMahieu to first base and putting Gio Urshela at third, taking Voit’s spot in the lineup.
Gregorius’ lefty bat in the lineup is so valuable since the Yankees only have a few left-handed batters. However, if the Yankees are up against a lefty, Gregorius will most likely find himself coming off the bench.
The New York Yankees have not yet announced their official roster for the postseason but will most likely be said later this week.
The projected rotation for the playoffs is James Paxton, Masahiro Tanaka, and Luis Severino. Paxton is undoubtedly the game one starter and Luis Severino should take game two since he’s much better in the Bronx. Even though Tanaka has been shaky on the road this season, he’s a seasoned player with plenty of postseason experience that seems can turn in on come October.
This post was published on 2019-10-02 08:00
