Major League Baseball
Injury report for New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays (Major League Baseball, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg): New York Yankees have 3 out and 1 doubtful; Tampa Bay Rays have 2 out and 0 doubtful.
New York Yankees
- Aaron JudgeRFQuestionable
Right calf strain (mid-Sept.), on IL — missed Wild Card Series; taking live BP and running. Could be limited to pinch-hitting on turf; ALDS roster status undecided (due 10 a.m. ET 10/3) · Expected return: TBD
- Ryan WeathersSPInjured list
Forearm injury — being considered as a sixth starter for the roster · Expected return: TBD
- Clarke SchmidtRPInjured list
Biceps injury — out for season · Expected return: 2027 season
- Fernando CruzRPInjured list
Elbow injury · Expected return: Oct. 24 at earliest
RHP Gerrit Cole starts G1 (10-9, 3.61 ERA; 23rd career postseason start). Cam Schlittler expected G2, Carlos Rodón G3. Judge decision may affect other spots such as Giancarlo Stanton.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Shane McClanahanSPOut
Left forearm tightness — ruled out for the Division Series; ALCS return not ruled out · Expected return: Possible ALCS
- Gavin LuxSSInjured list
Shoulder injury · Expected return: TBD
RHP Drew Rasmussen starts G1 (2.67 ERA, AL-best 0.91 WHIP; 1.81 ERA vs NYY this year). G2/G3 flexible among Griffin Jax, Freddy Peralta, Nick Martinez (Kevin Cash). Relievers Tyler Wells/Garrett Cleavinger recovering (looked healthy per Tampa Bay Times 9/30). AL-best 98-64.