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Yankees' Max Schuemann: Optioned off active roster
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The Yankees optioned Schuemann to the Florida Complex League on Tuesday.
He's clearing off the active roster in order to make space for the return of Jazz Chisholm (thumb). Schuemann reporting to the Yankees' FCL affiliate allows him to continue working out at the team's spring training complex in case he's needed in the future.
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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Reinstated from 10-day IL
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The Yankees activated Chisholm (intercostal) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Chisholm made a swift recovery from a right thumb sprain, an injury he suffered just two weeks ago. He did not play any rehab games, as the Yankees were satisfied with how Chisholm looked in workouts enough to reinstate him to the active roster. Max Schuemann was optioned in a corresponding roster move.
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Yankees' Carlos Rodon: Will not start Sunday's game
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Rodon will not start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Orioles, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Rodon will be on regular rest Sunday after tossing eight shutout innings with eight strikeouts in a start Tuesday versus the Rays. However, with that game unlikely to mean anything as far as postseason implications go, the Yankees will hold Rodon back until the playoffs. Boone didn't reveal who would start Sunday's contest, but it could be a bullpen game.
Yankees' Aaron Judge: Not expected for wild-card round
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that the does not anticipate Judge (calf) being ready for the wild-card series next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list this past weekend with a right calf strain that Boone revealed Tuesday was "moderate." The outfielder was given a platelet-poor plasma injection in his calf Monday and will rest for a few days to allow the shot to take effect. Judge will aim to be ready for the ALDS, should the Yankees advance, but nothing is guaranteed. Heliot Ramos will be asked to pick up the slack in right field while Judge is sidelined.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Managing bicep issue
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Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Schmidt underwent testing on his right biceps and is "in a pretty good spot," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander was warming up to enter Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks until he experienced some biceps soreness, per Hoch, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Schmidt is scheduled to play catch Tuesday to help determine his availability.
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Will return for nightcap Tuesday
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Chisholm (thumb) said Tuesday that he will be activated from the 10-day injured list before the second game of the doubleheader versus the Rays, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Chisholm sustained a right thumb sprain just two weeks ago, but he will skip a rehab assignment and be thrown back into the mix beginning with Tuesday's nightcap. The impending free agent had gotten off to a hot start in September before getting hurt, going 6-for-18 with one home run. Anthony Volpe has played well while filling in for Chisholm at second base and could get a look at third base after Chisholm returns.
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Yankees' Austin Wells: Not in lineup for first game
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Wells is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rays.
Wells should be back behind the dish for the second game of the twin bill, but he'll begin Tuesday's afternoon tilt on the bench. Ali Sanchez will do the catching for the Yankees during the matinee.
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Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Sitting out first game
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McMahon is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.
McMahon should be back in there for the nightcap, but he'll begin Tuesday's matinee on the bench. Jose Caballero will cover third base for the Yankees in the first game of the twin bill.
Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Jones sat out due to foot soreness Saturday, but he was back in the lineup Sunday. He had gone 1-for-19 with nine strikeouts over his previous four games. The outfielder is batting .248 with a .759 OPS, 11 homers, 39 RBI, 33 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and nine stolen bases over 81 contests this season. With Trent Grisham (hamstring) sidelined for the rest of the regular season, Jones has a clear path to starting in center field until the postseason.
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Yankees' George Lombard: Lifts homer Sunday
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Lombard went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Lombard has three multi-hit efforts over his last six games, and he's added two homers in that span. His blast Sunday put the Yankees ahead as part of a four-run third inning. Lombard is batting .235 with a .676 OPS, five homers, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, three doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over his first 37 games in the majors.
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Yankees' Heliot Ramos: Smacks homer in loss
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Ramos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Ramos has four homers over his last 12 games dating back to Aug. 30. The outfielder is filling a part-time role, but he has been able to provide some power when in the lineup. For the year, he's hitting .241 with a .714 OPS, 13 homers, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, 19 doubles, three triples and four stolen bases over 106 contests between the Yankees and the Giants.
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Yankees' Will Warren: Runs into trouble in fifth frame
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Warren allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Warren was mostly cruising until getting into trouble in the fifth inning. He left a bases-loaded mess for Brent Headrick, who then served up a grand slam to Nolan Arenado. Warren hadn't been charged with more than three runs in any of his previous six outings, posting a 1.80 ERA over 30 innings in that span. For the season, he has a 4.02 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 151:54 K:BB through 152.1 innings over 31 games (29 starts). He's projected for one more regular-season start at home versus the Orioles.
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