Will Warren’s last start against BAL: 3.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, (L)

Dean Kremer’s last start against NYY: 5.0 IP, 3H, 1ER, 2 BB, 2 K (W)

The Yankees are looking win their first series since their sweep of the Royals (June 10th-12th), and their first series win against an AL East rival since taking 2/3 from Toronto April 25th-27th.

Gunnar Henderson has been hot as of late with a batting average of .396 and an OPS of 1.003 over the past 13 games.

Luis Gil (High-Grade Lat Strain) faced live hitters today for the first time since being shut down in spring training. Gil threw about 20 pitches and said he’s encouraged by how his rehab is going and how he feels. Today, he wasn’t focused on velocity but might have been 95–96.

Yerry De Los Santos was having trouble extending his elbow during his last outing (Wednesday), and is undergoing further testing. No further updates provided.

The Yankees Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/20) with a right oblique strain.

The Yankees Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/20) with a right oblique strain.

The Yankees Recalled LHP Jayvien Sandridge (#88) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Yankees are calling up RHP Allan Winans with Yarbrough going on the IL. Winas is posting a 7–0 record with a 0.90 ERA in 11 games (nine starts) with the RailRiders.

Team BA over 14 days: .226

Starters ERA over last 10 games: 2.68 ERA

Bullpen ERA over last 10 games: 2.18 ERA

The Yankees only hold a 1.5 game lead on the Rays in the AL East coming into today.