Match preview: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox.
The New York Yankees will face the Boston Red Sox to kick off the 2022 MLB season after a heavily delayed start due to the MLB lockout. This is one of the biggest rivalries in baseball as two division rivals who have a rich history of rivalry will be up against each other.
The AL East is one of the toughest divisions in baseball currently with 4 out of the 5 teams being legit contenders to make it to the playoffs at the end of the regular season, which is why every game matters for all the teams of this division.
New York Yankees are coming off after a disappointing season where expectations were very high from them due to their squad being stacked and capable of winning the World Series which is why pressure will be on them to start the season well.
Injury Report
Yankees:
| Stephen Ridings | RP | Tue, Apr 5 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Matt Bowman | RP | Tue, Apr 5 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Apr 13 |
| Jimmy Cordero | RP | Tue, Apr 5 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Ben Rortvedt | C | Fri, Apr 1 | Oblique | Questionable for the start of the season |
| Domingo German | SP | Fri, Apr 1 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 3 |
| Zack Britton | RP | Mon, Mar 14 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Sep 1 |
Boston:
| Chris Sale | SP | Mon, Apr 4 | Ribs | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Josh Taylor | RP | Sat, Apr 2 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Apr 15 |
| James Paxton | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
Players to watch out for in New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
- Aaron Judge: Yankees
Aaron Judge is one of the most explosive players in the league and we can expect him to start the season with a bang. Coming off against their arch-rivals, we can see Judge stepping up big for his team to start the season with an important victory over division rivals.
- Xander Bogaerts: Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox shortstop, Xander Bogaerts is one of the best players on the team and always comes up big in crucial games. However, it’s just the start of the season but this game is always of big magnitude and we can expect Xander to lead his team.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
Jul 10, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after recording a strikeout against the Houston Astros to end the game at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Red Sox had a better season last year but all of that doesn’t matter coming into this new season, and we can see the New York Yankees coming up with a good win to start off the season.
- Match Prediction: New York Yankees to win the game.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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