Overview

• The Yankees open the three-game series with a 42-25 record and have won 18 of their last 25 games away from home.
• Stanton could make his 2025 debut after going 3-for-11 with a double and four RBIs in three Double-A rehab games.
• Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (3–1, 4.17 ERA) is set to start for New York against Boston’s Garrett Crochet (6–4, 2.35 ERA).
• Aaron Boone said Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be available Friday despite a groin strain and could serve as a starter or key bench option.
• Boston has homered in eight of its past nine games and enters with momentum after winning consecutive series against the Yankees and Rays.