New York’s bats seemed to come alive during its four-game winning streak going into the All-star break. Roki Sasaki, who has an 8.61 ERA and an 8.14 FIP over his last five starts, takes the bump for Los Angeles, as the Yankees are poised to keep the bats rolling. However, the first game following the break, the Yankees have lost three of their last four. Still no Aaron Judge for New York as the Dodgers have the better team overall and the more complete lineup. Gerrit Cole has started to come into his own but New York is still missing a lot of offensive production in the middle of the lineup to start the second half.
The Yankees offense started to wake back up before the break and it spurred a four-game winning streak. They'll love seeing Roki Sasaki (8.61 ERA last five starts), who is prone to walks and home runs. I'm also expecting a big second half from Gerrit Cole.
Tucker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Judge (ribs) began playing catch Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Edman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Brewers.
Diaz walked two and hit a batsman while striking out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Brewers.
Yamamoto (12-7) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings to earn the win over the Brewers on Friday.
Glasnow (back) tossed 3.2 hitless and scoreless innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, walking two batters and striking out eight.
Smith (neck) took part in on-field batting practice Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Rushing (elbow) participated in batting practice at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Grisham went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during the Yankees' 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Cole (6-6) was tagged for the loss against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing two runs (one unearned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.
