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Rays prepare for potential ALDS matchup against Yankees or Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:07 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rays prepare for potential ALDS matchup against Yankees or Red Sox

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays await their ALDS opponent, set to face the winner of the Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series starting Saturday. The Yankees present a challenge with a strong rotation led by Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Aaron Judge's injury status raises questions about New York's lineup strength. The Rays are looking to capitalize on their experience against tough pitching faced during the regular season. The outcome of the Wild Card Series will determine Tampa Bay's next step in the postseason.

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Status Watch

•Rays await the winner of Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series.
•ALDS begins Saturday at Tropicana Field.
•Yankees feature top pitchers Schlittler, Fried, and Cole.
•Aaron Judge's injury status is uncertain.
•Rays faced strong pitching during the regular season.

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6:07 AMYahoo Sports — What Rays Fans Need to Know About a Potential ALDS Matchup With Yankees

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Rays await the Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card winner before the ALDS begins Saturday. If New York advances, Tampa Bay could face an elite rotation featuring Cam Schlittler, Max Fried and Gerrit Cole, while Aaron Judge's injury status remains a major storyline.
— Yahoo Sports

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