New York Yankees

Clarke Schmidt will take the mound for the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Royals. (Source: Erik Boland on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schmidt will look to help the Yankees take a 2-1 series lead. It is unclear how long of a leash he'll be on with Luis Gil being moved to the bullpen.

Nestor Cortes Jr. played catch on Sunday. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the first time Cortes has thrown since he was shut down on September 25 due to a flexor strain. It remains unclear if he will return during the postseason.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Anthony Rizzo “a long shot to be ready for the ALDS.” (Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rizzo fractured two fingers after he was hit by a pitch at the end of the regular season. He has yet to resume any baseball activities. He could return for the ALCS if the Yankees were to advance.

Carlos Rodon will start in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Royals. (Source: Jack Curry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rodon will follow Gerrit Cole who is starting in Game 1. Rodon posted a 3.96 ERA on the season and was pitching better towards the end of the year.

Anthony Volpe returns to the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Volpe is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons, starting at shortstop and batting seventh against the Pirates for manager Aaron Boone Sunday.

Gleyber Torres is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Torres returns after sitting out for rest reasons Saturday, starting at second base and batting leadoff against the Pirates for manager Aaron Boone Sunday.

Austin Wells is not in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Wells will sit out for rest reasons, with Jose Trevino batting ninth and filling in behind the plate at catcher for manager Aaron Boone against the Pirates Sunday.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is absent from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chisholm Jr. will receive the afternoon off for general rest, with Jon Berti batting fifth and filling in at third base for manager Aaron Boone against the Pirates Sunday.

Juan Soto is missing from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Soto will take a seat on the bench for routine rest, with Alex Verdugo batting sixth and patrolling right field for manager Aaron Boone against the Pirates Sunday.

Luis Gil struggled in Saturday's matchup, surrendering six earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings in a 9-4 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: This outing marks a rare blip in what has been a strong season for Gil, who carries a solid 3.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Despite the rough start, his season-long performance, including a 10.1 K/9 and 15 wins, suggests this game may be more of an anomaly than a trend. Fantasy managers should consider this start a hiccup in an otherwise reliable campaign.

The Yankees recalled Will Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Warren will add a fresh arm in the bullpen for the Yankees in their final two games of the regular season. Cody Poteet was optioned as the corresponding move.

The Yankees optioned Cody Poteet to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Poteet was recalled by New Yorke earlier in the week. Will Warren was recalled as the corresponding move.

Alex Verdugo is out of the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Verdugo will sit out for general rest, with Juan Soto batting second and patrolling right field for manager Aaron Boone against the Pirates Saturday.

Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stanton returns after receiving Friday night’s contest off for rest reasons, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Pirates for manager Aaron Boone Saturday.

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Judge is back after taking a seat on the bench for routine rest Friday night, patrolling center field and batting third against the Pirates for manager Aaron Boone Saturday.

Oswaldo Cabrera is in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cabrera will take the field for manager Aaron Boone, starting at first base and batting ninth against the Pirates Friday.

Gerrit Cole delivered a masterful performance, allowing no earned runs on just two hits while striking out five over 6.2 innings in Thursday's 10-1 victory over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a showcase of efficiency and control, as evidenced by his zero walks and only two hits allowed. Cole's season ERA now improves to an impressive 3.41, complemented by a solid 1.13 WHIP and a 9.4 K/9 rate. His ability to suppress runs while maintaining a high strikeout rate continues to make him a top-tier fantasy option. This performance should reassure fantasy managers of his reliability as a starting pitcher, especially considering his consistent strikeout abilities and control on the mound.

The Yankees recalled Scott Effross from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Effross takes the bullpen spot of Mark Leiter Jr. who was placed on the paternity list. He'll likely only be with the team for the next few days.

The Yankees placed Mark Leiter Jr. on the paternity list. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leiter will be away from the team for a few days. He could be back for the final day of the regular season.

Marcus Stroman endured a rough outing on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs on ten hits while striking out only one over 3.1 innings in the Yankees' 9-7 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a concerning trend for Stroman, whose season ERA has now ballooned to 4.31 with a WHIP of 1.47. His inability to suppress hits, evidenced by a .314 BABIP, and a low strikeout rate of 6.6 K/9, suggest ongoing challenges in dominating opposing hitters. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on him in crucial matchups, as his current form indicates a potential liability rather than an asset.