New York Yankees

Jose Trevino is in the starting lineup for the Yankees Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Trevino will draw the start behind the plate and hit eighth against Tampa Bay. The veteran catcher is hitting .277, with two home runs, and 11 RBI so far this season.

Austin Wells is not in the starting lineup for the Yankees Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Wells will take a seat on the bench Friday. Jose Trevino will draw the start behind the plate and hit eighth.

Jon Berti is in the starting lineup for the Yankees Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Berti will take over third base and hit ninth against the Rays. The veteran is hitting .269 with two RBI in nine games this season.

Oswaldo Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for the Yankees’ Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Cabrera will take a seat on the bench and give way to Jon Berti, who will man third base and bat ninth against Tampa Bay.

Anthony Volpe went 2-for-5 with a home run and two strikeouts , delivering a mixed performance in the Yankees' narrow 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Volpe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. Despite the loss, Volpe's home run adds a slight boost to his somewhat middling .257 average and complements his season totals nicely, bringing him to five homers and 18 RBI through 38 games. His power-speed combo remains appealing in fantasy formats, especially with seven stolen bases to his credit this year. However, his strikeout rate hovering around 21.6% suggests some volatility in his performance, which could affect his reliability as a fantasy starter. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his strikeout and walk rates to gauge his potential for consistency.

Aaron Judge went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: His performance this season has been somewhat inconsistent, reflected in his .236 batting average and .364 wOBA over 39 games. Despite the low average, Judge's power remains evident with 9 home runs and 25 RBI. His strikeout rate is high at 26.3%, which might concern fantasy managers, but his ability to draw walks (27 walks, .160 walk rate) helps mitigate the batting average risk. Going forward, Judge remains a crucial power source in fantasy lineups, though his batting average may continue to be a drag on his overall value.

Marcus Stroman endured 5.2 innings giving up four runs on nine hits, two walks and five strikeouts in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed four earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings. This performance nudges his ERA up to 3.80 and WHIP to 1.50 for the season, reflecting a trend of inconsistency that might concern fantasy managers. His 8.4 K/9 remains decent, but a FIP of 5.11 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.82 suggest potential underlying issues. Stroman's ability to manage contact, indicated by a .302 BABIP, hasn't translated into the dominant outings managers might hope for. Moving forward, he remains a risky play, depending on the matchup.

Nick Burdi (hip) is going to be activated from the injured list Friday, per Aaron Boone. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Burdi landed on the IL in mid-April due to right hip inflammation. The 31-year-old should pitch in middle relief out of the Yankees’ bullpen.

Tommy Kahnle was sent on a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kahnle has been on the 15-day injured list since the start of the season. He'll likely need to make a handful of rehab appearances before he is activated.

Carlos Rodón delivered a strong performance in the Yankees' 9-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: He pitched 6.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits, with no walks and seven strikeouts. This outing continues a solid season for Rodón, who now boasts a 3.14 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP through nine starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.0 K/9) while keeping the walks down (evidenced by a 3.07 strikeout-to-walk ratio) enhances his fantasy value, particularly in leagues that reward strikeouts and WHIP. Despite a somewhat elevated FIP (4.70), which suggests some potential regression, his performance against a strong Astros lineup should reassure fantasy managers of his reliability as a starting option.

Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Yankees' 9-4 victory over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot contributed to the team's robust scoring effort, though his overall batting average remains a modest .228 through 33 games this season. Despite the low average, Stanton's power numbers are holding steady, with eight homers and 20 RBI. His high strikeout rate (.338) and low walk rate (.075) continue to be areas of concern, potentially limiting his value in points leagues that penalize strikeouts. However, his ability to change the game with one swing keeps him relevant in most fantasy formats, especially those that heavily reward power statistics.

Juan Soto had a standout performance in the Yankees' 9-4 win over the Astros, going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI.

Fantasy Impact: This game showcased Soto's ability to be a key run producer, as his season RBI count climbs to 33. His consistent hitting, reflected in a .338 batting average and a .433 wOBA, continues to make him a top fantasy asset. While he didn't add to his stolen base or walk totals this game, his power and ability to drive in runs remain the primary reasons to keep him active in all fantasy formats. His performance should maintain his status as one of the elite outfielders in fantasy leagues.

Luis Gil delivered a strong performance in the Yankees' 10-3 victory over the Astros on Tuesday, allowing one earned run on just one hit and four walks while striking out five over six innings.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a solid season for Gil, who now boasts a 2.92 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP through eight starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.9 K/9) is a boon for fantasy managers, though his walk rate could pose some risk. The low BABIP (.177) suggests he might be benefiting from some good fortune, which could regress. Nonetheless, Gil's performance against a tough Astros lineup reinforces his value in fantasy leagues.

Alex Verdugo went 3-for-5 in the Yankees' 10-3 victory over the Astros, including a home run and four RBI.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores Verdugo's solid contribution to the Yankees' lineup, particularly his ability to drive in runs, evidenced by his season RBI tally now standing at 17. His consistent contact-hitting, reflected in a .275 average and a .351 wOBA, makes him a reliable fantasy option in most formats.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Jasson Dominguez might start getting into rehab games in the middle of May. (Source: Brendan Kuty on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boone added that Dominguez will likely start his rehab as a designated hitter. He is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said DJ LeMahieu “has had a good few days" and is expected to amp up baseball activities. (Source: Brendan Kuty on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boone added that LeMahieu could take some live at-bats at the teams complex. He is expected to join the team in Tampa Bay.

Gerrit Cole threw another bullpen session on Tuesday. (Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Cole is expected to travel with the team to Tampa and throw another bullpen this weekend. He could begin a rehab assignment soon if all continues to go well.

The Yankees optioned OF Taylor Trammell to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Trammell cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Yankees organization.

Oswald Peraza (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Tuesday. (Source: Tampa Tarpons on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Peraza is working on rehabbing a right shoulder strain he suffered in February. Fantasy managers should expect Peraza to require multiple rehab games before being activated.

Anthony Rizzo is missing from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Detroit Tigers Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Rizzo will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Oswaldo Cabrera starting at first base and batting ninth for manager Aaron Boone against the Tigers Sunday.