The Yankees will play their final exhibition game ahead of Thursday’s scheduled season opener as Joe Girardi and the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Bronx. New York will look to enter the season on a positive note, coming off a two-game weekend demolition of the crosstown rival Mets.
Getting the start for the Yankees is top prospect Deivi Garcia. The 21-year-old right-hander struggled a bit way back during spring training, but certainly has a chance to impress and make an impact in the bigs during this shortened season. Garica turned heads last year, when he struck out 165 batters across 111.