Yankees announce lineup for series opener against Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Will Warren is slated to start for the Yankees, while Ethan Pecko takes the mound for the Astros. Entering the matchup, the Yankees are 74-56, trailing the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays by 3.5 games. The Yankees recently signed reliever Justin Topa and transferred Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list. Clarke Schmidt is set to throw live batting practice as part of his Tommy John surgery rehab, with a possible minor league assignment on the horizon.
- •Yankees lineup includes Jazz Chisholm Jr. batting.353 recently.
- •Will Warren starts for the Yankees; Ethan Pecko for Astros.
- •Yankees trail Rays by 3.5 games in AL East standings.
- •Giancarlo Stanton moved to 60-day injured list due to calf strain.
- •Clarke Schmidt nearing return from injury with live BP session.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees announce lineup vs Astros for Tuesday's game
"It's the opener of a three-game set between the Yankees and Houston Astros, with Will Warren getting the start for New York.
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