Blue Jays vs Yankees ALDS Game 4: Date, Time & Lineups

Okay, here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, organized for speedy reference, focusing on the Blue Jays and Yankees as ⁢they head into Game 4:

Blue Jays – Key Takeaways

* ‍ Lineup: No mention of changes expected.
* Bullpen: ⁣ Heavily used in Game 3 (Fluharty,‍ Varland, Fisher, Little, Nance). Varland starts Game 4. Lauer expected to be key. Gausman & Yesavage available for⁣ a potential Game 5, but bullpen management will be tricky.
* Injuries:

* Bo Bichette: Still rehabbing a left knee sprain. No firm return⁢ timeline, hasn’t started running.Hoping for ALCS return.
* ‍ Chris Bassitt: Left off ALDS roster due to minor back inflammation, but recovering.
* Hot/Cold: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently the hottest hitter. Addison Barger is still struggling.

Yankees – Key Takeaways

* Lineup: ⁣ Aaron Boone decided to stick with the same lineup, believing it ⁤has the‍ best chance to score.Likely to remain the same after Game 3’s offensive output.
* bullpen: Relatively fresh after Warren’s strong start in Game 2. Cruz,‍ Doval, Hill, Williams, and Bednar all pitched in game 3, but pitch counts were manageable. All available in an elimination game.
* Injuries:

* Cody Bellinger: Playing through a ‍sore left heel, notably when decelerating.
* Aaron Judge: Right‍ elbow continues to be monitored. has made some strong throws, indicating progress.
* Hot/Cold: (Incomplete in the provided text – ends mid-sentence)

Overall Context

* ⁤ This is an elimination⁤ game⁤ for the Yankees.
* The Blue Jays lost Game 3, but are still in a favorable position.
* Both teams are dealing with some injury concerns, but appear to ‍be mostly healthy.

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