Jose Caballero at third, Yankees announce Thursday lineup at Baltimore

Over the past four outings, Gerrit Cole has maintained an impressive 1.46 ERA, amassing 25 innings without granting a single home run, while securing three victories for the Yankees. On Thursday, Cole will face Kyle Bradish, both right-handed pitchers, in a crucial matchup as the Yankees aim for a three-game sweep against the Orioles at Camden Yards.

Intriguingly, Jose Caballero will take the field at third base for the Yankees, with Ryan McMahon serving as the backup. McMahon's first-inning game-tying single during Wednesday night's 5-3 triumph at Baltimore led to a left thumb injury, requiring X-rays. He was subsequently replaced as a pinch-hitter.

Ben Rice, a lefty hitter, has demonstrated his prowess against Bradish, going 4-for-10 with a home run in their previous encounters. Bradish, on the other hand, last faced the Yankees on May 2, when the Yankees emerged victorious with a 9-4 score at the Stadium. In that game, Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham each hit a home run against Bradish, who is currently recuperating from a six-inning no-decision at Tampa Bay, where he surrendered seven hits, four walks, and three strikeouts over two innings.

Bellinger, who is contending with a strained left hamstring, will commence a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday night, playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Here is the Yankees' lineup for Thursday's 6:35 p.m. clash: Trent Grisham, center field; Ben Rice, designated hitter; Heliot Ramos, left field; Luis Garcia Jr., first base; Jazz Chisholm Jr., second base; George Lombard Jr., shortstop; Spencer Jones, third base; Austin Wells, right field; Jose Caballero, third base; and as the catcher.