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Yankees make odd bullpen decision ahead of Opening Day

Sep 17, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Greg Weissert (85) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees have had to make several difficult roster decisions ahead of opening day at 1 PM against the San Francisco Giants. The big news has already been delivered, with Anthony Volpe winning the starting shortstop job outright, but there have been some fluctuations in the outfield, as veteran Rafael Ortega opted out of his contract and Estevan Florial headed for New York with the team.