The New York Yankees will take on the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET at Target Field, with Max Fried scheduled to start for the Yankees and Bailey Ober listed for Minnesota.
The game brings together two teams in different spots in the standings. The Yankees enter at 87-63 and second in the AL East, while the Twins are 70-80 and fourth in the AL Central.
What to watch
One of the clearer recent notes for New York is Austin Wells, who comes into the game on a two-game homer streak. That gives the Yankees at least one bat carrying some momentum as they open this matchup in Minnesota.
The watch guide also lists several injured players for both teams, adding another layer to a game that already has value for both clubs. For the Yankees, the focus is on keeping their place near the top of the AL East. For the Twins, the goal is to finish the season on a stronger note at home.
With Fried and Ober on the mound, this is the kind of late-season matchup that gives both teams a straightforward look at where they stand. The Yankees have the better record, but the Twins still have a chance to challenge them early if Ober can match Fried inning for inning.
