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Yankees rookie pitcher fighting for roster spot after solid game one performance

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Game one of Grapefruit League play for the New York Yankees saw several vital performances from young players, as Clint Frazier started with a clean defensive game. However, one notable rookie who took the mound has been fighting to reach the big leagues for quite some time.

Michael King, who came in to relieve J.A. Happ of his duties, faced six batters, retiring all six, allowing two hits and a walk-in 1²/u2083 innings. King is currently fighting for a roster spot, primarily in the bullpen as Jordan Montgomery will be elevated to the starting unit in lieu of Luis Severino and James Paxton’s injuries.