What happened: Payton Tolle holds a 3.02 ERA across 25 outings this season. MLB Network analysts framed him as a fit against the Yankees lineup.
Why it matters: Boston sits as the AL fifth seed while sorting October bullpen roles. Crochet threw a 30-pitch session Tuesday ahead of the rotation order decision.
By the numbers: 3.02 ERA across 25 outings. Nine-pitch first inning on Sept. 21.
What to watch: Watch Boston's official October rotation order and opening series assignment.