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Match Preview: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays

Mar 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks on after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays on 27th May 2022 in what will be the second match of their ongoing series. The Yankees showed in the first game why they are the best team in baseball right now, but the second match could bring out the best from the Rays.

  • Yankees currently have a record of 32-13.
  • Rays currently have a record of 26-18.

Injury Report:

Yankees:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Tim LocastroLFWed, May 25LatExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Giancarlo StantonRFWed, May 25AnkleExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Jonathan LoaisigaRPWed, May 25ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Aroldis ChapmanRPWed, May 25AchillesExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
DJ LeMahieu3BTue, May 24WristProbable for May 26
Josh Donaldson3BMon, May 23IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 26
Ben RortvedtCSun, May 22KneeExpected to be out until at least Jul 21
Chad GreenRPSun, May 22ElbowOut for the season
Zack BrittonRPTue, Apr 12ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 25
Stephen RidingsRPTue, Apr 5ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Domingo GermanSPFri, Apr 1ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 3

Rays:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Shane BazSPWed, May 25ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Brendan McKaySPTue, May 24ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 15
Andrew KittredgeRPSun, May 22BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 3
JT ChargoisRPSun, May 22ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Chris MazzaRPWed, May 18BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Brandon Lowe2BTue, May 17BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Peter FairbanksRPMon, May 9LatExpected to be out until at least Jun 30
Nick AndersonRPMon, May 9ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 1
Luis PatinoSPWed, Apr 13ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Jun 14
Colby WhiteRPWed, Apr 6ElbowOut for the season
Yonny ChirinosSPFri, Mar 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Tyler GlasnowSPThu, Mar 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays

  • Anthony Rizzo – Yankees

With many Yankees injured, Rizzo will be required to step up and perform his best against a very good team in the Rays, as he will look to help his team go 2-0 up in the series.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Tampa Bay Rays will be expected to bounce back in this game, and level up the series, against a Yankees team who will miss their depth in this game.

Match Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays to win the game.

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