The Yankees begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals in the Bronx, with key focus points including whether Ben Rice will remain in the lineup, given his recent performance and manager Aaron Boone’s lineup decisions. Aaron Judge is in top form, tied for the major league lead in home runs, though the Yankees have struggled lately. The bullpen has faltered, necessitating strong performances from starters Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers. Bobby Witt Jr. is expected to impact the series as he seeks to regain his MVP-caliber form after a slow start.
