The Yankees took the veteran left-hander off their ALCS roster Friday morning after Sabathia was removed from Thursday night’s Game 4 loss to the Astros. He was diagnosed with a subluxation of the left shoulder.
The roster move means that if the Yankees were to win the next three games and advance to the World Series, Sabathia would not be eligible for the roster. He announced before this season that this year would be his last.
To take Sabathia’s spot, the Yankees activated right-handed pitcher Ben Heller, who was among the players staying ready at the team’s complex in Tampa. Heller had a 1.23 ERA in six September relief appearances.
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