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Good news in the Bronx.
Tonight, on the heels of the first duel of a three-game series between the Blue Jays and Yankees in the Bronx, captain Aaron Judge will be able to return to right field for the first time since July. He won't be playing defensively every day, though.
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1964049926964596850
When you look at the Yankees' roster, it's clear that manager Aaron Boone isn't here to fool around. He understands the importance of the series against the Blue Jays, obviously. #WithRaison
Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe are on the bench. Giancarlo Stanton is back at DH, which is a lot better than seeing him in the outfield. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is able to play. Ben Rice is in the lineup, as is Jose Caballero.
It's an optimized lineup… and in a potential playoff lineup, that could be excellent. Obviously, in a #1 game, it would be another starting pitcher, but hey.
As for the Blue Jays, they've announced that reliever Braydon Fisher is back in town. He takes the place of Dillon Tate, who will return to Buffalo for the remainder of the season.
https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1964051448695836683
Kevin Gausman will pitch tonight. Chris Bassitt has been moved up to Saturday so that Max Scherzer, who has a sore back, can pitch on Sunday with an extra day's rest.
But otherwise, offensively speaking, the Blue Jays also chose to optimize their lineup. Yes, the series is… important.
Coming Up: A BIG weekend series. #lightsupletsgo pic.twitter.com/WmZjr5hyNh
– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 5, 2025
- Kyle Finnegan is injured.
Kyle Finnegan, who has yet to allow a run for the Tigers since being traded at the deadline, hits the IL pic.twitter.com/IoCdoKwPCH
– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 5, 2025
- Shohei Ohtani will pitch tonight after all.
Shohei Ohtani is pitching tonight after all. No word why Tyler Glasnow was scratched.
– Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) September 5, 2025
- Kodai Senga has said yes to a stint in AAA.
https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/1964023974905405891
- Willson Contreras' suspension reduced.
Willson Contreras' suspension was reduced from six games to four games. Contreras will begin serving his suspension tonight pic.twitter.com/qD2T2n3Ndx
– FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 5, 2025
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