The Opener:
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Both Chicago teams, the White Sox and Cubs, are in the playoffs simultaneously for the first time since 2020, marking only the ninth occasion they've played postseason games on the same day.
- Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo, recently activated off the injured list after shoulder inflammation, is set to start Game 1 of the Wild Card round against the Braves after a successful bullpen outing.
- Yankees' Aaron Judge's status for the Wild Card roster remains uncertain due to a calf strain, with the player eager to participate but manager Aaron Boone withholding confirmation amid injury concerns.
- Tuesday's starters include Luzardo vs. Chris Sale at 1 pm CT, bullpen games for the White Sox and Astros with Hagen Smith and AJ Blubaugh pitching limited innings, and a key matchup between Red Sox's Payton Tolle and Yankees' Cam Schlittler.
- The Cubs and Padres will conclude the day's postseason action with Matthew Boyd facing Michael King.
