Yankees face Blue Jays in pivotal AL East series in Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Yankees arrive in Toronto for a weekend series against the Blue Jays, currently tied for the AL East lead with Tampa Bay. New York is coming off a three-game sweep of Cleveland, while Toronto has struggled recently, finding themselves nine games back. The Yankees are without Aaron Judge due to a rib injury, and shortstop Anthony Volpe's performance remains under scrutiny. Jasson Dominguez may be activated soon, adding further dynamics to the Yankees lineup.
- •Yankees tied for AL East lead with Tampa Bay at 41-26.
- •Blue Jays in third place at 33-36, nine games back.
- •Aaron Judge is sidelined with a stress fracture.
- •Anthony Volpe's recent performance raises concerns in New York.
- •Jasson Dominguez could be activated this weekend.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Things to watch as Yankees arrive for series vs Blue Jays
"After a nightmarish 2025 season playing at Toronto, the Yankees arrive here tied atop the AL East standings, and nine games ahead of the Blue Jays.
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