New York shuffled its bullpen ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, adding Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird in hopes of stabilizing late innings. The relief corps carried a 4.08 ERA and a .284 BABIP entering the All-Star break, signaling only modest improvements were needed to sustain a playoff push.

Two nights into the Tigers series, the Yankees’ relievers yielded 9 earned runs on 11 hits in an 11-1 defeat, followed by a prior blowout with 9 earned on 9 hits. Since Aug. 1, the bullpen sits near 6.00 ERA, prompting manager Aaron Boone to call it a two-day swoon despite recent closing contributions. Cam Schlittler is slated to start the finale, as the Yankees chase steadier innings and run support remains an issue for fantasy managers.

Blue Jays vs Yankees headlines Friday’s MLB slate, with an over-friendly vibe driven by strong early-season offenses and paired aces. The Jays’ Gausman is squarely in the mix against Schlittler in a test of power versus control, while the Rays and Guardians ride hot bats and stable arms. Padres-Rockies over 11.0 and Jays-Yankees over 8.5 anchor the bets, as inflated moneylines elsewhere push more emphasis onto offense-heavy plays and bullpen leverage for fantasy value.

For fantasy angles, lean into offenses showing recent pop and park-friendly targets, especially in AL East matchups and Coors Field-adjacent intrigue. Identify games with clear bullpen usage trends and leverage in late innings to maximize point upside without overexposing risky arms.