Yankees postseason roster: Bubble position players

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThe Yankees officially clinched a spot in the playoffs last week, and Pinstripe Alley’s postseason coverage starts today. With less than a week to go until the regular season ends, the Bombers will have some tough roster decisions to make soon. I asked some of my fellow staff members to weigh in on some of the questions regarding position players the Yankees will have to think through.

Freeni: The Yankees will presumably carry four bench players. Austin Romine/Kyle Higashioka, Gio Urshela (with Edwin Encarnacion as DH), and Mike Ford should be locks. The fourth outfielder should have the ability to play great defensively (no Clint Frazier) and steal bases.…