A full breakdown of the Yankees’ Division Series roster

The New York Yankees have unveiled their 26-man roster for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. While there are minor changes from the Wild Card Series roster, notable absences include Aaron Judge and Ryan Weathers, who has been relegated to a relief role after recovering from a forearm injury.

The lineup features key position players such as Cody Bellinger, who will be tasked with providing offensive momentum, and José Caballero, who could start at third base or replace Ryan McMahon. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Paul Goldschmidt will likely alternate at second base, while Trent Grisham and Spencer Jones will split time in center field.

In the pitching department, Gerrit Cole is set to start Game 1 of the ALDS, aiming to deliver another dominant performance. Max Fried is expected to start Game 3, while Brent Headrick will play a crucial role in relief duties throughout the series. Giancarlo Stanton and Ben Rice, the team's clutch hitters without Aaron Judge, will also be vital in propelling the Yankees' postseason run.