


Noteworthy items during the Yankees’ Grapefruit League action on Sunday:
Non-roster infielder Kevin Smith, vying for a bench job as a backup shortstop, went 3-for-3 with a three-run triple, though he also committed a fielding error in the first inning of the Yankees’ 12-6 loss to the Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla.
By the time that first inning mercifully ended, the Red Sox led the Yankees 9-0. The final damage included two Yankees errors and three Red Sox home runs.
Oswaldo Cabrera has played all around the field this spring but showed off his defensive chops at third base Sunday with a few nice plays. On one, he charged a dribbler and bare-handed it to throw out C.J. Cron at first. He later made a diving stop on another grounder, though his throw to first was just late with Ceddanne Rafaela racing down the line.
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Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his fourth start of the spring when the Yankees host the Phillies at 1:05 p.m.