Red Sox and Yankees prepare for wild-card series amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Red Sox and Yankees are set to meet in New York for the wild-card series, marking the second consecutive year the teams face off. The 2025 series ended with the Red Sox winning the first game but losing the next two. Boston has seen significant roster changes, including a switch in managers and key player additions. Meanwhile, injuries to star players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have forced New York to rely on younger talent. Both teams appear differently prepared for this matchup compared to their previous encounter.
- •Boston faces New York in wild-card series starting next week
- •Last season's series ended with Boston's early lead
- •Red Sox made key roster upgrades, including Adley Rutschman
- •Yankees struggled with injuries to key players in 2026
- •Both teams field more robust lineups compared to last year
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Comparing Yankees and Red Sox 2025 and 2026 Roster Shows Why Boston Should be Confident
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