Yankees’ Ron Marinaccio ‘really crisp’ in Grapefruit League debut

Yankees’ Ron Marinaccio ‘really crisp’ in Grapefruit League debut

Here are some nuggets from Yankees’ spring training on Thursday:

Mari’ go round

Ron Marinaccio made his Grapefruit League debut, after a careful buildup from the shin injury that ended his season last year, and struck out two in a perfect inning.

Manager Aaron Boone called him “really crisp.”


Ron Marinaccio throws a pitch during an earlier spring training session.
Ron Marinaccio throws a pitch during an earlier spring training session.Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Non-roster reliever Tyler Danish, who pitched for the Red Sox last season, gave up three home runs and six earned runs in one-third of an inning against his former team.

Caught my eye

Taking the mound shortly after his rotation spot was seemingly solidified because of an injury to Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt tossed three innings while giving up two runs.

Two of his three strikeouts came on his cutter, a new pitch that could be key to his success this season, especially against left-handed hitters.

Friday’s schedule

Luis Severino is slated to get the start against the Tigers at 1:05 p.m. in Lakeland.