Yankees’ Jon Berti attracts first profession begin at first base vs. Royals

Jon Berti acquired his toes moist at first base throughout exercises final week, however now he’s taking the plunge in Recreation 2 of the ALDS.

The Yankees could have Berti beginning at first base Monday in opposition to the Royals for the primary time in his profession.

Oswaldo Cabrera began there in Recreation 1, with veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo not making the roster due to fractured fingers, and the utilityman appeared good defensively.

However the Yankees are altering it up for Recreation 2 in opposition to lefty Cole Ragans.

Berti, who has began video games at third base, second base, shortstop and all three outfield spots in his profession, has beforehand performed first base in spring coaching however by no means within the common season or playoffs till Monday.

“I used to be actually happy with what I noticed from him [during workouts last week],” Aaron Boone stated Saturday. “Clearly he’s a proficient infielder, however simply really feel like – and he’s performed slightly bit there previously in spring coaching video games and issues like that. However he appeared, albeit apply, very comfy to me, how I’d have hoped. So I’d think about it.”

Boone had beforehand indicated he wished to get most of his left-handed hitters within the lineup in opposition to Ragans, who has reverse splits, however as an alternative he took one out (Cabrera is a switch-hitter) for the right-handed hitting Berti.