Noteworthy items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League motion on Thursday:
Plucky 7
Ian Hamilton struck out five of the seven batters he faced across two innings of labor.
Last 12 months’s bullpen revelation could tackle an excellent greater role this season, perhaps because the Michael King-like, multi-inning weapon.
Scream weaver
Swingman Luke Weaver gave up three runs on 4 hits and a walk in a start that lasted just one ¹/₃ innings, though he was focused on repeating his revamped delivery — using more of a slide step and fewer of a leg kick.
Caught my eye
Austin Wells had his best offensive performance of the spring, going 2-for-3 with a double, home run and even a steal.
Though Wells is thought for his bat, Aaron Boone has been encouraged by his defensive improvements behind the plate.
“I’ve been so impressed with how good of a catcher I feel he’s becoming,” Boone said.
Friday’s schedule
Marcus Stroman gets the ball against his former team, the Blue Jays, at 1:07 p.m. in Dunedin.
