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The New York Yankees are starting reliever Ian Hamilton in the opening game against the Atlanta Braves, a strategic move likely aimed at conserving their top pitchers for an upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays, rather than following the traditional starter assignment for this game.
Alex Verdugo savored his first home run as a Yankee, taking his time to watch it before a bat flip and a slow trot around the bases, helping the Yankees beat the Diamondbacks 6-5. Ian Hamilton's dominant relief performance and the Yankees' intentional walk strategy also played key roles in the win. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton's slow start to the season has prompted the Yankees to give him some time on the bench, despite reassurances about his health and abilities.
Josh Donaldson was out of the starting lineup for the third-straight game, but had a long conversation with manager Aaron Boone before Sunday's game. Carlos Rodón looked good in his second rehab appearance for the Somerset Patriots and is getting closer to making his Yankees debut. Aaron Judge's injury status remains the same despite using the term "torn ligament" instead of "sprain." Reliever Ian Hamilton is expected to be activated ahead of the series against the Athletics on Tuesday.
Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton, who was named one of MLB.com's 10 breakout relievers from early 2023, left last night's game with a groin injury and is likely to hit the injured list. Meanwhile, second-year reliever Ron Marinaccio has gained the trust of Yankee fans, and Blue Jays skipper John Schneider and announcers speculated about Aaron Judge's 462-foot homer on Monday night, but there will be no investigation.