Yankees, Dodgers Finalize World Series Rosters

The New York Yankees have announced their 26-man roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Nestor Cortes being a notable addition despite recovering from a left elbow injury. Cortes, who hasn't pitched since September due to a flexor strain, was included primarily for his ability to handle the Dodgers' strong left-handed hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. This decision led to utility player Jon Berti being left off the roster in favor of more pitching depth. The Yankees' strategy involves using Cortes out of the bullpen, complementing their established starters Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, who face rotation challenges due to injuries, have also fine-tuned their roster, notably adding Brusdar Graterol to strengthen their bullpen. The series promises to be competitive, with both teams making strategic adjustments to leverage their strengths against each other's vulnerabilities.