The New York Yankees are in a slide, six games back of Toronto in the AL East and just one win ahead for the final Wild Card spot. Tonight’s game at Yankee Stadium against Minnesota represents a chance to swing momentum in a hurry. Minnesota counters with Joe Ryan while New York brings Cam Schlittler to the mound, creating a high-stakes, playoff-tuned clash that fantasy players will want to monitor closely.
Bets lean toward Minnesota as the underdog in a game with a few sharp edges: Twins +1.5 on the run line at -169, Twins moneyline at +128, and the total set at 8.5. New York is favored to win by 1.5 runs at +138. The betting angles hinge on the slumping Yankees lineup and a strong Ryan-Schlittler pitching duel that could keep this one tight.
The top prop to target is Joe Ryan Under 4.5 hits allowed. The Yankees have slugged a team-wide .224 since the All-Star Break, third-watt among majors, while Ryan sits at 2.79 ERA and has shown the ability to keep the ball on the ground and limit contact. Minnesota hits slightly better on average than New York (.235 vs .224), providing Ryan with a buffer to work with in a tug-of-war game that could stay under the total.
Expect a tight, grind-it-out affair with a handy fantasy note: Ryan’s under 4.5 hits allowed supports a low-hit game, and Schlittler’s recent numbers (4.38 ERA) suggest the Yankees might not explode offensively early. If Minnesota can plate a few runs, the Twins upside becomes tangible in DFS and prop markets, while New York seeks a spark in a critical stretch run.
