Cade Winquest Faces 'Baptism by Fire' in Yankees Roster Battle

Yankees reliever Cade Winquest is fighting for an Opening Day roster spot as a Rule 5 selection. Through four spring appearances, he has posted a 5.79 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 4 2/3 innings. Manager Aaron Boone noted the team is testing the 25-year-old with high-leverage situations to evaluate his transition from a starter to a reliever. Winquest, who has never pitched above Double-A, is working to refine his sinker and sweeper while adjusting his physical and mental routine for the majors.