Location: Rogers Centre
First Pitch: 7:07 pm ET
TV: YES Network
Radio: WFAN 660 AM
Lineups
Yankees Lineup
https://x.com/mnethercott_/status/1939778914798219280
Blue Jays Lineup
https://x.com/UnderdogMLB/status/1939763979514966479
Pitching Matchup
- Carlos Rodon’s Career vs. TOR: 7G | 37.2 IP| 5.02 ERA |46/13 K/BB |
- Max Scherzer’s Career vs. NYY: 12G | 72.0 IP| 4.25 ERA |79/27 K/BB |
Bullpen Budget:
Storylines to Watch
- The Yankees look to continue their momentum from Yesterdays win into Toronto.
Injury Notes
- Luis Gil (High-Grade Lat Strain) faced live hitters in Somerset this past week. He will face live hitters again next week, then a decision about a possible rehab assignment will be made.
- Yerry De Los Santos was having trouble extending his elbow during his last outing (Wednesday), and is undergoing further testing. No further updates provided.
- The Yankees Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/20) with a right oblique strain.
- The Yankees Placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/28) with a left oblique strain.
Roster Moves
- The Yankees Signed RHP Geoff Hartlieb (#64) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
- The Yankees Designated INF CJ Alexander for assignment.
- The Yankees Placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/28) with a left oblique strain.
Stats Snapshot
Yankees: 48–35; 6–4 (Last 10)Key Trends:
- The Yankees are in the midst of a tough 16‑in‑17 stretch, playing mostly teams that are postseason caliber (TOR, NYM, SEA, CHC).
- A scout flagged the Yankees for “poor performance from their 4th & 5th starters,” an “unreliable bullpen,” and a heavy reliance on Aaron Judge.
- Fundamental lapses — defensive miscues and sloppy play — have crept into their recent games.
Today’s Game Has Implications For…
- The Yankees only hold a 1.5 game lead on the Rays in the AL East coming into today, and are only up 3 games on the Blue Jays.
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