Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes

How to Watch

Where: Yankee Stadium, New York City, NY

When: Tuesday, September 17th at 6:35 PM EST

How (TV/Radio): Yankees TV/Radio: YES, WFAN 101.9FM. Angels TV/Radio: Fox Sports West, KLAA 830 AM.

Team Notes

New York Yankees

The Yankees are in a tie with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League as both teams have 98-53 records at the end of games on Sunday.

The Yankees have virtually clinched a playoff spot and are 11.7% probable to win the World Series according to Baseball Reference.

The Yankees are 7-4 to win the AL title and 7-2 to win the 2019 World Series crown.

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels’ disappointing season took another huge hit this week as Mike Trout’s year ended with foot surgery to alleviate a nerve issue.

Los Angeles is 11-28 since August 1st after Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay.

The Angels have been eliminated from the postseason and stand in 4th place in the AL West.

Pitcher Notes

New York Yankees: Luis Severino (Season Debut)

Sabathia has thrown ten innings this season without allowing a run.

• In Severino’s last minor league rehab start, he allowed one earned run over 3.2 innings.
• Expect Severino to be limited to around 75 pitches as he threw just 64 pitches in his last rehab appearance.
• Last season, Severino went 19-8 with a 3.39 ERA for the Yankees.

Los Angeles Angels: Jose Suarez (2-6, 6.94 ERA)

Suarez has yet to go six innings this season and the team has lost eight of his last nine starts.

• In his last outing, Suarez allowed six runs over three innings with just one strikeout.
• Suarez has surrendered nine homers in his last seven appearances on the mound for the Angels.
• The Angels’ lefty has allowed three or more runs in six of his last eight starts.

Hitter Notes

New York Yankees

The Yankees’ offense has been an absolute juggernaut in the box in September, averaging 6.36 runs per contest in their 14 games this month.

• No current Yankee has faced Suarez in their career.
• Against left-handed pitchers this season, the Yankees are hitting .271 and slugging .495.
• Versus lefties, the Yankees are hitting a homer every 18.4 at-bats this season.

Los Angeles Angels

Through Sunday, the Angels, without Upton, Ohtani, and Trout, have scored 3.38 runs per contest in September.

• OF Kole Calhoun is 1 for 7 against Severino with one strikeout.
• DH Albert Pujols is 2 for 9 versus the Yankees’ righty with one RBI and one strikeout.
• SS Andrelton Simmons is 2 for 11 with one triple in his career against Severino.

Roster Notes

New York Yankees

• 1B Edwin Encarnacion suffered an oblique pull this week and is out through the rest of the regular season.
• SP J.A. Happ is nursing a sore biceps muscle but expected to make his start on Thursday.
• OF Mike Tauchman’s calf injury should keep him out through the playoffs for the Yankees.

Los Angeles Angels

• DH Shohei Ohtani is out for the year after having surgery to repair his left knee cap.
• OF Justin Upton is out for the year with patella tendinitis in his knee.
• OF Mike Trout is out for the season with a nerve issue in his foot.

Game Odds Yankees vs Angels

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