The Yankees send Jhony Brito to the mound for a Wednesday matinee and the finale of the three-game set against the Athletics. Oakland skipper Mark Kotsay will counter with right-hander Kyle Muller. The 25-year-old was the top name in the offseason Sean Murphy trade with the Braves, but it’s been a rocky start to Muller’s tenure in Oakland, as he has a 6.62 ERA and 5.67 FIP in seven starts. He’ll at least be supported by Jordan Diaz, who hit three home runs last night and is back in the A’s lineup, hitting fifth.
This was a much-needed soft landing spot for the Yankees.