Yankees adjust lineup as Cody Bellinger sits against Tigers' Skubal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The New York Yankees will face the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, attempting to break a five-game losing streak. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has made notable lineup changes, as Cody Bellinger will not start due to recent struggles, hitting 2-for-27 in his last eight games. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is also unavailable after a collision. The Tigers won the previous matchup against the Yankees 7-3, with Tarik Skubal as the starting pitcher, adding to the pressure on New York's struggling offense.
- •Yankees aiming to end five-game losing streak
- •Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. not in the starting lineup
- •Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, starts for the Tigers
- •Tigers won previous game against Yankees 7-3
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees make bold Cody Bellinger lineup decision against Tigers' Tarik Skubal
"Bellinger may be frustrated with this choice from Aaron Boone.
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