As MLB teams finalize their rosters before Opening Day, notable moves have emerged from the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees are set to kick off the season against the Brewers, having added J.C. Escarra, Pablo Reyes, and Ryan Yarbrough to their major league roster. Meanwhile, the Brewers opted to send veteran pitcher Jose Quintana to the minors, while their rotation includes Freddy Peralta, Nestor Cortes, and Aaron Civale.

One intriguing decision by the Brewers was to keep Jake Bauers, who had a rough previous season but demonstrated promise during the Cactus League with strong offensive numbers. His versatility as a pinch-runner or insurance at first base could prove valuable, especially with Rhys Hoskins's injury history. Bauers’s clutch performance in the previous postseason has earned him another shot to prove himself in the Bronx.