Yankees target postseason clinch during Saturday matchup with Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The New York Yankees are positioned to secure a postseason berth this weekend. Manager Aaron Boone indicated the team remains focused on their game against the New York Mets on Saturday afternoon, noting that the priority is controlling their own performance. A victory for the Yankees paired with a loss by the Toronto Blue Jays would confirm their spot in the playoffs. While the club currently holds the top American League Wild Card position, they continue to chase the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East division title. The Yankees are 5.5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card standings. Recent lineup returns, including Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, have contributed to the team's standing as they navigate the remainder of the regular season schedule.
- •The Yankees can clinch a postseason spot on Saturday with a win and a Toronto Blue Jays loss.
- •New York currently leads the American League Wild Card race.
- •The Yankees trail the Tampa Bay Rays by three games for the American League East division lead.
- •Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe have recently returned to contribute to the active roster.
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Boone's response to postseason clinching scenario
"The New York Yankees are close to clinching a postseason spot. In fact, they can accomplish the feat with a victory on Saturday as well as a Toronto Blue Jays loss. The Yankees’ focus is on controlling what they can control — and that’s earning a victory against the New York Mets on Saturday afternoon. “That’d be great, because we won,” Yankees […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Boone's response to postseason clinching scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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