Yankees Align Rotation as Bullpen and Roster Face Uncertainty

The Yankees are lining up Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler for a crucial Rays series after clinching a postseason berth. Clarke Schmidt has returned from Tommy John surgery as a projected reliever, but Fernando Cruz's partial UCL tear, Aaron Judge's reported leg issue and Jasson Domínguez's inconsistent performance complicate New York's October plans.