Yanks having Refsnyder practice at first base

TORONTO — The Yankees hope that Rob Refsnyder is developing into another option at first base, as the rookie took ground balls at the position on Wednesday, continuing his transition into a jack-of-all-trades player.

Refsnyder has played second base, third base and right field in the Minors this year, but said he has not worked out at first base since he was at the University of Arizona. Refsnyder and Austin Romine participated in drills on Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre, working with infield coach Joe Espada.

“I feel comfortable enough to try it in a game,” Refsnyder said. “We’ll see how it goes. I haven’t played it in professional baseball.”

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