Yankees face Blue Jays with Rodón on the mound in critical series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays in a rubber match today at 1:35 PM ET. The Yankees are looking to gain ground on the division-leading Rays, currently trailing by three games. Carlos Rodón takes the mound for New York, returning from injury and aiming for better efficiency after a four-inning stint earlier this week. For Toronto, José Soriano, who has struggled to maintain his strikeout rate since joining the Jays, will start on the mound., Cody Bellinger returns to the Yankees lineup, potentially providing a spark for the struggling offense.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 PM ET at Yankee Stadium.
- •Yankees trail the Rays by three games in the division standings.
- •Rodón is expected to pitch around 75-80 pitches today.
- •Cody Bellinger returns to the Yankees lineup, batting cleanup.
- •Soriano holds a 2.76 ERA in his brief tenure with Toronto.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Carlos Rodón vs. José Soriano
"The Yankees look to take the series behind Los’ left arm.
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