Jon Berti, who had been absent since suffering a left calf injury on May 24, was called up to the team, but it was unclear how he would be used.
A right-handed hitting utility man, he could play third base and left field during his rehab assignment and be well suited to face left-handed pitchers.
Left-hander Jazz Chisholm Jr. could face a left-handed pitcher. The Yankees face left-hander Cole Ragans on Wednesday.
“I'm really excited to be here,” Berti said. “I'm just here to help the team in any way I can.”
Berti, who stole four bases in 17 games for the Yankees this year and led the major leagues with 41 stolen bases in 2022, could also serve as a pinch runner late in the game.
With a crowded roster full of players expected to see playing time, Boone said he plans to “mix and match” the game.
“We've got to all work together,” Boone said. “Right now, we have a strong, talented group of guys and we feel like we have a chance to do something really special. I feel like we came out a little bit better today.”
“In their own way, [Jasson Dominguez and Berti] He will have an impact on us and help us win games.”
Anthony Volpe was unavailable, but not for long.
After switch-hitter Oswaldo Cabrera was deployed at shortstop against Royals right-hander Brady Singer, who was particularly tough against right-handed batters, Volpe came in as a pinch runner for Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning and remained at shortstop, with Cabrera moving to second base.
Volpe has now played in 143 of the Yankees' 144 games. Before the game, manager Boone said Volpe, who was 2-for-15 over his past four games, was OK and just needed some rest.
“I rely on Anthony every day, and today was a good day. [for a break]” Boone said.
Marcus Stroman has been named by the Yankees as this year's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is presented to the player who “best represents the world of baseball through exceptional character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions on and off the field.”
Stroman launched a scholarship program for high school seniors living in the Bronx.
Ten students will receive the scholarships over five years, with Straumann's foundation contributing $200,000 in addition to the $50,000 from Bold.org.
