According to Conor Foley and DJ Eberle, senior director of player development Kevin Reese confirmed pitching prospects Justus Sheffield and Chance Adams will report to Spring Training as starting pitchers next year. Adams made a spot start for the Yankees last month, but both moved to the bullpen in recent weeks as preparation for their September call-up roles.
“I think looking forward, (the bullpen) is something we should try a little bit sooner with guys to give them the ability to kind of learn a routine,” said Reese, while noting lots of big league starters broke in as relievers.