Yankees’ Aaron Boone hoping for ‘little spark’ after making lineup change for Game 3 of ALDS

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone altered his starting lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid elimination. Right-handed hitters Anthony Volpe and Jose Caballero entered the starting lineup over left-handed batters Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ryan McMahon to face Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez. Boone also moved Trent Grisham into the leadoff spot.

The Yankees trail 0-2 in the series after scoring just two runs on five hits across the first two games at Tropicana Field. Boone stated he made the strategic changes to provide a spark against Martinez, who holds reverse splits favoring right-handed batters, while noting that benched players like Chisholm remain available off the bench.