Noteworthy items during the Yankees’ spring training practice on Wednesday in Tampa:
DJ plays Cole
DJ LeMahieu faced Gerrit Cole in a live batting practice showdown, hitting a pair of line drives off curveballs before Cole returned the favor with a strikeout in their third matchup.
DJ LeMahieu had two solid at-bats against Gerrit Cole during Yankees’ spring training practice. APFriendly fire
In Ian Hamilton’s second inning of live batting practice, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Volpe hit hard ground balls right back at Hamilton.
The reliever avoided damage, though, by snagging Torres’ with his glove and jumping over Volpe’s.
Caught my eye
Top pitching prospects Will Warren and Chase Hampton threw live batting practice and faced Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, Alex Verdugo and Trent Grisham.
Will Warren threw live batting practice to big league hitters. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post“They definitely went up against the big boys today and looked the part,” manager Aaron Boone said.
Thursday’s schedule
The Yankees continue full-squad workouts at Steinbrenner Field ahead of Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla.
