Observations from Yankees spring training on Friday:
Ryan McMahon started at shortstop, with Cody Bellinger at first base, as Aaron Boone looks to get them work at unfamiliar positions in case the need arises during the season.
Bellinger is already comfortable at first and McMahon was relatively smooth at short, though Boone said he was a tick slow on getting in position on a potential relay play.
Ryan McMahon is pictured during the Yankees’ March 13 spring training game. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Cody Bellinger is pictured during the Yankees’ Feb. 17 workout in spring training. Getty Images Coming up short As the Yankees look to get more offense from McMahon, he’s now hitless in his last 11 at-bats, with a walk and four strikeouts.
Boone said he wants a reliever — or two — to grab the final spots in the bullpen.
No one has stood out and Osvaldo Bido gave up a run on Friday.
Newcomer Yovanny Cruz did hit 100 mph, so maybe that’s something.
Max Fried makes another start, as the Yankees host the Phillies at Steinbrenner Field at 1:05 p.m.
