The New York Yankees have made a change in their bullpen ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS.
On Friday afternoon, MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that Mark Leiter Jr. has replaced Ian Hamilton on the Yankees’ ALCS roster. According to league rules, players removed during a playoff round are ineligible for the subsequent series, which would rule out Hamilton for a potential World Series appearance if the Yankees advance.
Mark Leiter Jr. has replaced Ian Hamilton on the Yankees’ ALCS roster. Hamilton would be ineligible for the World Series, should the Yankees advance.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) October 18, 2024
Hamilton, 29, pitched in the sixth inning of Thursday’s Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, throwing just seven pitches before departing due to left calf tightness. This was his first outing since an impressive four-out performance in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals on Oct. 7, where he recorded three strikeouts…