Yankees Announce Stephen Tarpley Will Start on Sunday in London Along With Latest Roster Move
By Will Fowler
When they boarded their flight to London, the New York Yankees surely had a pitching outlook of sorts.
Well, after a series opener that saw 30 runs, 37 hits, and 16 pitchers, it's safe to say all plans have been thrown out the window.
Matchday 1: ✅#LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/fnBBGkTmQP
— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2019
In fact, a potential starter for New York on Sunday -- Nestor Cortes, Jr. -- ended up throwing 58 pitches over three innings for the Yankees today, removing him from consideration. In his place is lefty Stephen Tarpley, who has spent most of his 2019 season at Triple-A Scranton. Tarpley is set to start an 'opener' for New York.
Stephen Tarpley will be starting Sunday's game for the Yankees.
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) June 29, 2019
The team also announces that Nestor Cortes Jr. was optioned to Triple-A after tonight's game, with no corresponding move (presumably, Chance Adams will now move up out of "extra man" status to be in the bullpen)
As a corresponding move, Cortes, Jr. was sent back to Scranton after emptying the tank. Chance Adams is expected to take his place on the special 26-man roster.
On Saturday, we saw one of the most fascinating games in the history of the Yankees - Red Sox rivalry. Will we get an encore on Sunday morning?