Overview

• After a road sweep of the Cardinals, the Yankees sit 67-57, 10 games over .500, 5.5 behind the Blue Jays and a half-game behind the Red Sox, with a 3.5-game cushion over the Guardians for the final AL wild card.
• The Yankees visit the Rays at their temporary home of Steinbrenner Field for two games before four against Boston in the Bronx, with Carlos Rodón set to face Shane Baz on Tuesday and rookie Cam Schlittler lined up against Drew Rasmussen on Wednesday.
• Aaron Judge remains at DH as he manages a right-elbow flexor strain, Giancarlo Stanton is getting extra rest after recent outfield duty, and new addition José Caballero has sparked rallies with five steals and a .333 start in 10 games.
• Following a 4-14 slide, the Mets took two of three from Seattle to remain in the NL’s third wild-card spot, five games back of the Phillies, as Francisco Lindor captured NL Player of the Week after hitting .560 with three homers.
• Starter shortfalls continue to strain the Mets’ bullpen—Ryan Helsley has a 7.11 ERA since the trade despite strong work from Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers—with a six-game road swing at Washington and Atlanta up next before home series against the Phillies and Marlins.