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Yankees' Ronald Torreyes: Expected to start at shortstop

Torreyes is expected to serve as the primary option at shortstop while Didi Gregorius (shoulder) is on the shelf, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Tyler Wade was reassigned to minor-league camp and manager Joe Girardi "strongly indicated" Torreyes will be the starter in Gregorius' absence, per Hoch. Gregorius could miss all of April with the shoulder injury. While Torreyes brings little to the table in terms of power (career-high six homers in the minors) or speed, he at least puts bat to ball with consistency. Look for him to bat ninth in the Yankees' order.

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