The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to avoid getting swept by the New York Yankees at home for the first time since 2015 after dropping back-to-back games. More importantly, the Rays are trying to prevent falling below .500 as they continue to fight through injuries to remain in within three games of the division leading Boston Red Sox as we approach the first quarter pole of the season.
The Rays are turning to Rich Hill (1-1, 5.17 ERA) for the start against Jameson Taillon (1-2, 5.02 ERA). Hill is the oldest active player in the majors following Albert Pujols getting designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.