Observations from Yankees spring training on Saturday:
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Cody Bellinger drilled a triple to the gap in right-center field off right-hander Jonathan Bowlan and is now batting .320 through nine exhibition games.
After drawing a walk and stealing second base with no outs in the second inning, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was promptly picked off by right-hander Bryse Wilson.
On the very next pitch, Jasson Domínguez was caught attempting to steal second base.
Kervin Castro made his sixth appearance of the spring, throwing 1 ¹/₃ innings of relief Saturday, and has yet to give up an earned run.
Kervin Castro is pictured during the Yankees’ Feb. 16 spring training game. Charles Wenzelberg The righty, who was added to the 40-man roster in November, has a chance to claim one of the last two bullpen spots.
“Kervin’s gotten my attention,” manager Aaron Boone said.
The Yankees have their first split-squad doubleheader of camp, with Luis Gil starting at home against the Tigers at 1:05 p.m. and Paul Blackburn starting the nightcap against the Orioles in Sarasota at 6:05 p.m.
