Rodon, 18-9 with a 3.09 ERA this season, is coming off a six-inning, three-run outing vs Boston in the Wild Card round. The lefty carries frontline stuff, but the matchup with TOR’s power-heavy lineup tests his ability to work through a deep order.

Rodon matches up with Bieber in a high-stakes Game 3, offering a left-handed counter to Toronto’s offense. His performance could set the tone for the Yankees’ chances to swing the series in their favor from home.

Rodón is slated for Game 3, supplying a stabilizing, durable option to salvage the series for NYY after early bullpen overload and Fried’s rough outing.

Rodón was tagged for seven runs in 3-plus innings as New York’s hopes were dashed in Game 2, leaving him to rebound in a critical Game 3 showdown against Bieber.

Rodón forms part of the Yankees’ left-handed rotation, adding a high-strikeout dimension that complicates Toronto’s lineup if they encounter him early in the series.