Heat precautions for players, fans
With the temperature expected to approach triple digits in The Bronx this weekend, the Yankees said Friday they would take added precautions at the Stadium, including having hydration stations on all levels of the ballpark.
Fans will also be permitted to bring bottled water into the Stadium — excluding cans, glass, metal containers or other thermoses.
The team has also advised people to use common sense, wear sunscreen and not stay in the sun too long.
“Fans are encouraged to step out of the sun as necessary to spend time in shaded concourses or other cooler areas,’’ the team said in a statement.
Aaron Boone said the training staff and coaches would be “vigilant” in reminding players to stay hydrated throughout the day, not just at the ballpark.
Saturday’s starting pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, didn’t expect to be impacted much by the heat.
“This is normal for the summer in Tokyo,’’ Tanaka said through an interpreter. “And once you start throwing, you don’t feel it. That’s the dangerous part.” ➤ The Yankees were among a handful of teams with a scout at Marcus Stroman’s start in Detroit on Friday night and the Toronto right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings in a 12-1 win over the Tigers. Stroman (6-10) will be among the most sought-after pitchers on the market in advance of the July 31 trade deadline.
Top Yankees prospect Deivi Garcia is set to make his second start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. The 20-year-old has opened plenty of eyes and could make his MLB debut later this season — unless he becomes a key piece to a deadline deal.
➤ Cameron Maybin hit outside on Friday for the first time since landing on the injured list with a strained left calf. He also ran the arc behind the basepaths and Boone said he “looked really good.”
Dellin Betances and Luis Severino both had days off from throwing on Friday and are scheduled to play catch again Saturday.
“So far, so good,’’ Boone said of the duo’s comeback from lat strains that followed shoulder injuries. “If all goes well, they could be on the mound in the next couple of weeks.”