Open Thread: 3/26 Camp Notes

The Yankees blew a six-run lead this afternoon, dropping their fourth-to-last Spring Training game to the Blue Jays by the score of 10-6. Brett Gardner (0-for-1, two walks), Derek Jeter (1-for-2, one walk), Carlos Beltran (2-for-3), Alfonso Soriano (1-for-2), Kelly Johnson (1-for-2, one walk), and Brian Roberts (1-for-3) all had productive days at the plate. Frankie Cervelli went 0-for-3 and Dean Anna went 1-for-2 with a walk. He has quietly been very good the last week or so.

Preston Claiborne took another beating in a spring full of them, allowing six runs on two singles, two doubles, a walk, and a hit batsman. He recorded zero outs. “The stuff has not been the same for whatever reason,” said Joe Girardi to Chad Jennings after the game. I wonder if Claiborne is near the front of the designate for assignment line. Chris Leroux allowed his first runs of the spring (two of ’em) in a three-inning stint. Fred Lewis got roughed up for two runs on two hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning. Dellin Betances struck out one in a perfect innings of work. Here is the box score, here are the video highlights, and here’s the rest from Tampa.

• Jacoby Ellsbury (calf) went 1-for-4 with a walk in a minor league game, the Yankees announced. He played five innings in center field and said he felt great. Brian Cashman said Ellsbury will play one more minor league game before returning to regular Grapefruit League play. They fully expect him to be ready for Opening Day. [Dan Barbarisi, Wally Matthews]
• David Robertson, meanwhile, allowed one run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning in a minor league game, according to the team. It was the first time he pitched on back-to-back days this spring. Both David Phelps and Adam Warren will come out of the bullpen in tomorrow’s game. Girardi said the bullpen decision will be announced tomorrow or Friday. [Chad Jennings]
• Brendan Ryan (back) will definitely start the year on the DL, Cashman said. Soriano’s right shoulder is barking, and apparently it has something to do with missing so much time due to the flu earlier in camp. It only bothers him when he throws and it hasn’t kept him out of games. [Barbarisi, George King]
• Roster move: Austin Romine was optioned down and sent to minor league camp, so Cervelli is officially the backup catcher. By my unofficial count, there are still 44 players in big league camp. [Jorge Castillo]

Here’s your open thread for the night. This afternoon’s game will be replayed on MLB Network tomorrow morning at 9am ET. They’ll carry the Rays and Orioles live tonight. The (hockey) Rangers, Knicks, and Nets are playing as well. You folks know how these work by now, so have at it.