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Red Sox and Yankees announce lineups for AL Wild Card Series opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Red Sox and Yankees announce lineups for AL Wild Card Series opener

Summary

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have announced their lineups for Game 1 of the 2026 American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium, scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on September 29. Roman Anthony will lead off for the Red Sox, followed by Adley Rutschman and Willson Contreras. Contreras returns after a hand injury. The Yankees will be without Aaron Judge, who did not make the 26-man roster due to a strained calf. Payton Tolle is set to start for the Red Sox, while Cam Schlittler will pitch for the Yankees.

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Status Watch

•Red Sox lineup includes Roman Anthony, Adley Rutschman, and Willson Contreras.
•Yankees lineup features Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice as key players.
•Aaron Judge sidelined due to a calf strain.
•Game 1 starts at 8 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
•Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler are the starting pitchers.

Latest Updates

11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Game 1 lineup has Willson Contreras in it — and new look at the top
10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox, Yankees Reveal Lineups for Game 1 of 2026 AL Wild Card Series

What they're saying

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As the Red Sox open their best-of-three Wild Card Series in the Bronx on Tuesday night, Willson Contreras is starting at first base — and the top of the batting order looks different than it has all season.
— Yahoo Sports