Match Preview: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
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:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | LF | Wed, May 25 | Lat | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Wed, May 25 | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | RP | Wed, May 25 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Aroldis Chapman | RP | Wed, May 25 | Achilles | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| DJ LeMahieu | 3B | Tue, May 24 | Wrist | Probable for May 26 |
| Josh Donaldson | 3B | Mon, May 23 | Illness | Expected to be out until at least May 26 |
| Ben Rortvedt | C | Sun, May 22 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jul 21 |
| Chad Green | RP | Sun, May 22 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| Zack Britton | RP | Tue, Apr 12 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 25 |
| Stephen Ridings | RP | Tue, Apr 5 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Domingo German | SP | Fri, Apr 1 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 3 |
Rays:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | SP | Wed, May 25 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 6 |
| Brendan McKay | SP | Tue, May 24 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 15 |
| Andrew Kittredge | RP | Sun, May 22 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Jun 3 |
| JT Chargois | RP | Sun, May 22 | Oblique | Expected to be out until at least Jun 24 |
| Chris Mazza | RP | Wed, May 18 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Jun 17 |
| Brandon Lowe | 2B | Tue, May 17 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Jun 20 |
| Peter Fairbanks | RP | Mon, May 9 | Lat | Expected to be out until at least Jun 30 |
| Nick Anderson | RP | Mon, May 9 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
| Luis Patino | SP | Wed, Apr 13 | Oblique | Expected to be out until at least Jun 14 |
| Colby White | RP | Wed, Apr 6 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| Yonny Chirinos | SP | Fri, Mar 18 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Tyler Glasnow | SP | Thu, Mar 17 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Sep 1 |
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.
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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