The New York Yankees began their final five games of the regular season on Wednesday as they prepare for the postseason. The Yankees secured their playoff position after a doubleheader split against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, which confirmed Tampa Bay's AL East title and No. 1 seed. The Yankees will host a best-of-three wild-card series next week, likely against the Boston Red Sox. Despite having the second-best record in the American League, the Yankees are still determining player availability and roles for the upcoming series. They plan to have at least 14 position players for the wild-card round, with considerations for 15 or even 16 players.
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Yankees Prepare for Postseason with Final Five Games
The New York Yankees are using their final five regular-season games to prepare for the postseason after securing a wild-card spot. They will host a series against the Boston Red Sox, while finalizing player roles and availability.
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The playoff issues Yankees hope to iron out — including with possible gamble — over final five games
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