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Yankees Shuffle Order: Bellinger Moves to Cleanup
30 Sep
Summary
- Cody Bellinger moves to the cleanup spot for Game 1 against the Red Sox.
- Ben Rice will now bat second in the Yankees' lineup.
- Bellinger seeks to improve his playoff performance after a slow regular season finish.
The New York Yankees are preparing for their AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, commencing on Tuesday. A key lineup adjustment sees Cody Bellinger moving from the second spot to the cleanup position for Game 1 against Boston.
This shift means Ben Rice will now occupy the second spot in the Yankees' batting order. Bellinger concluded the regular season in a slump, going hitless in his final three games with three strikeouts. He will look to regain his form as the playoffs begin.
Throughout the regular season, Bellinger played in 132 games for the Yankees, recording 17 home runs, 73 RBI, and a batting average of .264. His performance was crucial to the team's roster, and he now aims for a strong postseason as New York pursues a World Series championship, a title they haven't secured since 2009.
