New York To Call Up Justus Sheffield To The Majors
Justus Sheffield’s dream of wearing the pinstripes will soon become a reality.
The Yankees promoted Sheffield to the Majors following Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's loss to Durham in the International League Governors' Cup Finals, according to the Scranton (Pa.) Times-Tribune. The 22-year-old Sheffield is the Yanks' top-rated prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and No. 27 on the overall Top 100 list. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
Sheffield's promotion has not been officially announced by the Yankees. Earlier this month, general manager Brian Cashman said that the organization was "really high" on Sheffield, promising, "His time will be coming." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
The left-handed Sheffield made five starts for Double-A Trenton and appeared in 20 games (15 starts) at Triple-A this year, transitioning to the bullpen late in the season as the Yankees attempted to prepare him for possible September work in the big leagues. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
Sheffield went 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA in 88 innings at Triple-A, limiting opponents to 66 hits and a .204 batting average while walking 36 and striking out 84. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was not prepared to discuss Sheffield's promotion, but it is conceivable that he could see duty as a left-handed specialist, then compete for a rotation spot in the spring. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
Sheffield recorded three outs in the RailRiders' 6-2 loss to Durham on Saturday. He allowed three unearned runs on two hits in relief of starter Domingo German, who is also expected to be summoned to the big leagues. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468
A first-round selection by the Indians in the 2014 Draft (31st overall), Sheffield was acquired from Cleveland in July 2016 along with outfielder Clint Frazier and pitchers J.P. Feyereisen and Ben Heller in exchange for left-handed reliever Andrew Miller. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-calling-up-justus-sheffield/c-294763468