MIL Journal-Sentinel: Yost continues to sit tight on team’s bench

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost confirmed Monday that outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., utility man Vinny Rottino and catcher Mike Rivera were the candidates he is considering for what could be only one remaining spot on his bench… How the final bench spot, or spots, play out depends on whether the Brewers keep 11 or 12 pitchers.

If they keep 12 pitchers, there’s only one bench spot open. If they keep 11, two jobs are available.

“With 11 pitchers, we can keep two of the three,” Yost said. “What we’re trying to decide is: What is our best combination? What are we going to use the most? What is best for us over the long run?”
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Yost noted that Gwynn could be helpful off the bench in many ways.

“He’s a very good defender in the outfield,” Yost said. “He can bunt if you need a bunt. He’s a good guy to lead off an inning if a pitcher’s coming up (to bat) in the eighth or ninth inning. He’s a guy who can pinch-run late in the game if you need it.”

I’m shocked that Yost is even considering carrying ‘only’ 11 pitchers.  Then again, the quality of the rotation is better than prior years.