New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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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

Match Preview: New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers

_{Apr 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre . Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports}

The New York Yankees will face the Texas Rangers on 6th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. The Yankees have been playing quality baseball throughout the season, while their opponents haven’t had a good start to their season so far.

Yankees currently have a record of 18-7.
Rangers currently have a record of 10-14.

Injury Report:

Yankees:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Ben Rortvedt	C	Mon, May 2	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least May 12
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

Source: CBS Sports

Rangers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Albert Abreu	RP	Tue, May 3	Ankle	Expected to be out until at least May 15
Spencer Patton	RP	Mon, May 2	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least May 6
Jose Leclerc	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 15
Jonathan Hernandez	RP	Fri, Mar 25	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 15

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers

_{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}

Aaron Judge – Yankees

Aaron Judge has been playing like an MVP season, and he would love to continue his explosive form heading into this upcoming series against the Rangers.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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The Yankees will be the heavy favorites to win this game, as they are currently the best team in baseball currently, while their opponents haven’t had a good start to their season yet.