Overview
- The Yankees announced Cam Schlittler for Friday, Ryan Weathers for Saturday and Carlos Rodón for Sunday as they return home after a three-game sweep of Baltimore.
- Toronto confirmed Dylan Cease will start Saturday and José Soriano will start Sunday while leaving Friday’s starter unlisted and likely to be Spencer Arrighetti or a bullpen day.
- Dylan Cease enters the series as Toronto’s top arm, leading the American League with 201 strikeouts and a 2.42 ERA, making Saturday’s matchup pivotal for the Blue Jays’ late playoff push.
- New York placed left-hander Will Brian on the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his season and thinning the Yankees’ bullpen depth ahead of the homestand.
- Key things to watch this weekend are how the Yankees’ recent offensive uptick holds up against Cease, whether Toronto uses a bullpen game on Friday, and the series’ impact on Wild Card and AL East positioning.