YANKEES ON BIRD WATCH

The Yankees had Drury rest Saturday and again on Sunday, but he should play in Monday’s exhibition game in Atlanta, Boone said. Drury will wear an elbow guard as a result. He has also been hit in the hand this spring. Drury will also wear an additional face guard on his helmet — the same one Stanton wears. “I thought that would be smart,” Drury said . ... Jonathan Holder, a middle reliever, won the final roster spot with Domingo German being sent down to Triple-A so he can remain stretched out and on rotation in case there is a need in the short-term.

German and Luis Cessa figure to be starting options if there is an injury or a need for a sixth starter, which GM Brian Cashman thinks the team will need in April due to the schedule. Boone said the date is either April 21 or 24.

“Holder earned it,” Cashman said.