Yankees consider starting options against Red Sox in Wild Card round

The New York Yankees are likely to face the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round this year. While the Yankees might still contend for the American League East title against the Tampa Bay Rays, most scenarios predict a matchup with the Red Sox. The Yankees are expected to start Cam Schlittler and Max Fried in the first two games, but avoiding Gerrit Cole as a starter if a Game 3 occurs is under consideration due to his poor performance against the Red Sox. Cole has a 5.93 ERA against Boston since 2020 and has struggled recently, allowing 15 earned runs in his last four starts.

• 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Need To Avoid Starting Gerrit Cole In Wild Card Round For This Reason