Yankees' Allan Winans Set for MLB Debut vs Reds

The New York Yankees will call up right-hander Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make his MLB debut in the opening game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds, following the placement of Ryan Yarbrough on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Winans has been dominant in Triple-A this season, posting a 7-0 record with a 0.90 ERA and striking out 59 batters over 50 innings, earning praise from Yankees manager Aaron Boone. This opportunity arises amid a depleted Yankees rotation, with Gerrit Cole, Marcus Stroman, and Luis Gil already sidelined due to injuries. Winans, who has had limited success in previous major league stints with the Atlanta Braves, will be tested against the Reds, a team with whom the Yankees have a storied history and recent competitive series. Despite the Reds' fourth-place standing, they have shown resilience under manager Terry Francona and enter the series with some momentum. The Yankees hope Winans can bring his minor league success to the majors, at least as a spot starter until Stroman returns from injury.