What happened: The Yankees established their pitching rotation for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Cam Schlitter starts Game 1, followed by Max Fried in Game 2 and Gerrit Cole in Game 3 if necessary.

Why it matters: Opening with Schlitter aligns Fried and Cole for potential clinching or elimination scenarios. Home-field advantage provides a familiar environment for the rotation during the best-of-three matchup.

What to watch: Game 1 of the Wild Card Series is scheduled for Sept. 29.