Overview
- The Yankees trail the Rays 2-0 in the ALDS and must win Wednesday’s Game 3 at Yankee Stadium to keep their season alive.
- Manager Aaron Boone named Max Fried the Game 3 starter and Fried confirmed he will pitch even though his partner is expecting their first child any day now.
- Carlos Rodón is penciled to start a potential Game 4 if the Yankees extend the series and the club is weighing unconventional usage of pitchers to cover innings.
- Gerrit Cole volunteered to pitch in relief after Monday’s loss and coaches say closer David Bednar could be asked for limited multi-inning work to bridge the game.
- New York’s offense has been stalled and its defense costly, with only five hits through two games and four errors in Game 2 while Tampa Bay’s pitching has seized early control.