MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After initially being listed as the starter in right field last night, Juan Soto was withdrawn at short notice before the game. After a game on Thursday in which Soto slid into a wall and limped, the initial decision to have him start last night was a welcome surprise. Aaron Boone cited “pain and swelling” in the superstar’s left knee as the reason for the withdrawal, according to Bryan Hoch, and emphasized that X-rays came back negative and no further tests were planned.
MLB Transfer Rumors | Darragh McDonald: In a somewhat surprising move, the Yankees have designated Ron Marinaccio for trade to make room on the 40-man roster so Cody Poteet can come off the 60-day IL list. Marinaccio, a 29-year-old right-hander, had a 3.22 ERA in 101 relief appearances over parts of three seasons with the Yankees. The trade gives Poteet an option to make the playoff roster as a long reliever.
New York Post | Ryan Glasspiegel: Glasspiegel reports that the Yankees are seriously considering using Dave Sims as the team’s full-time radio announcer next year to replace John Sterling. Sims, 71, who was a WFAN anchor earlier in his career, has televised Mariners games since 2007. Rickie Ricardo, the Yankees’ Spanish-language radio voice, and Marlins television announcer Paul Severino are also being considered. Whoever is selected will continue to work with Suzyn Waldman in the booth. The Yankees are not expected to announce a decision until after the season is complete.
