Yankees adjust lineup before series against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday after recently sweeping the Baltimore Orioles. Veteran slugger Paul Goldschmidt is taking over as leadoff hitter, replacing Trent Grisham, who moves to sixth in the order. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will not start after contributing an RBI triple in his last game. Goldschmidt has recorded 16 home runs this season while Chisholm Jr. is having a challenging year with a.216 batting average.
- •Yankees won four straight games entering the series.
- •Paul Goldschmidt is batting first for the series opener.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. will not start despite recent performance.
- •Goldschmidt has 16 home runs in 2026 season.
- •Yankees face Blue Jays at home in their next matchup.
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"The New York Yankees are coming off a dominant three-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles.Now, with a quick turnaround, they’re back in action Friday night at home in the Bronx for a weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays, who they faced just a week ago in Toronto for a three-game set.Ahead of the matchup, […] The post New York Yankees Announce Sudden Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees kick off their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday and will be looking to stay red hot. New York has won each of its last four games, which included a three-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles.While the Yankees have been on fire lately, they are making some notable changes […] The post New York Yankees Announce Big Paul Goldschmidt Change Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:41 PMNew York Yankees Announce Big Paul Goldschmidt Change Before Blue Jays Series
The New York Yankees kick off their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday and will be looking to stay red hot. New York has won each of its last four games, which included a three-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles.While the Yankees have been on fire lately, they are making some notable changes […] The post New York Yankees Announce Big Paul Goldschmidt Change Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:40 PMNew York Yankees Announce Sudden Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision Before Blue Jays Series
The New York Yankees are coming off a dominant three-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles.Now, with a quick turnaround, they’re back in action Friday night at home in the Bronx for a weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays, who they faced just a week ago in Toronto for a three-game set.Ahead of the matchup, […] The post New York Yankees Announce Sudden Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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