Yankees bullpen depth depleted heading into White Sox extra-inning game
Heavy recent usage left New York without three key relievers, exposing a thin and exhausted bullpen in a game that went 12 innings.
The Yankees were without relievers David Bednar, Angel Chivilli, and Brent Headrick due to workload from recent games. The bullpen was described as vulnerable and exhausted entering the contest. New York ultimately lost 6-5 in 12 innings, with two home runs allowed by Paul Blackburn proving costly. The bullpen unavailability was a direct factor in the outcome.
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