Designated Hitter Outfielders Relief Pitchers Pitchers Infielders Catchers Utility Players Starting Pitcher Catcher Closer Shortstop Relievers First Baseman Starting Pitchers Bullpen Position Changes First Base Two-Way Players Bench Players Closers Position Players Outfield Positions Third Baseman Pitcher Platoon Players Positions Closer Role Infield Positions Relief Pitcher Starters Pinch-Hitters Bullpen Pitching Backup Catcher Pitching Batting Leadoff Hitter Veteran Players Special Assistants Utility Player Positional Versatility Positional Flexibility Position Flexibility Versatility Pitching Roles Pitching Staff Second Baseman Interim Management Pinch-Running Defensive Strategies Dual-Role Players Minor League System Substitute Players Starting Rotation Hyeseong Kim Relief Pitching Second Base Shohei Ohtani Infield Defense Player Versatility Competition for Positions Defensive Capabilities Consistency Third Base Hitter Brett Baty Contractual Obligations Starter Center Fielders Left-Handed Hitters Bulk Relief Pitching Batting Order Leadership Lineup Aaron Judge Second Basemen Offensive Players Ambassadors Starting Lineup Defensive Replacement
The 33-year-old will vie with Rule 5 pick Daniel Susac to back up defensive anchor Patrick Bailey.
