The New York Yankees announced their roster for the American League Division Series on Saturday, leaving off a pitcher who threw 154.2 innings in 2024.

The New York Yankees announced their 26-man roster against the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series hours before Game 1 on Saturday. Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (8-5, 3.41 ERA) will face Royals righty Michael Wacha (13-8,

The biggest surprise is that right-handed starter Marcus Stroman has been left off the Yankees' ALDS roster. Each ALDS has two off days built into the schedule, which allowed the Yankees to go with a small-by-current-standards 11-man pitching staff.

The final three-plus months of Alex Verdugo's first regular season with the New York Yankees were so frustrating that there were some doubts if he would be in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series.

Everything you need to know about the New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals ALDS Game 1 on Oct. 5, including how to watch info, stats, and more.

Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in their AL Division Series opener.

At the trade deadline, it seemed apparent the Yankees needed a closer, with Clay Holmes struggling in the role for over a month. Instead, general manager Brian Cashman went out and acquired Mark Leiter Jr.

It was all present despite a Game 1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. The Yanks pulled off a 6-5 victory in front of their home crowd in the Bronx thanks to the Royals pitching staff melting down.