NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees have set up their pitching for Game 1 of the the ALCS against the Houston Astros. First, however, they need to win Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Jameson Taillon, who had originally been scheduled to start Game 5 against the Guardians, has instead been tabbed as the Game 1 starter vs. the Astros on Wednesday if the Yankees advance, manager Aaron Boone said.
Taillon will also be available to pitch in relief during Game 5, but Boone said he would be well down the usage chart.