The New York Yankees begin a six-game road trip in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Twins on Monday, with the regular season finale less than two weeks away. The Yankees will send Will Warren to the mound, while the Twins will counter with Bailey Ober.
Warren has compiled a 10-6 record with a 4.05 earned run average this season. He has emerged as a significant contributor to the Yankees' pitching staff and could be in contention for a spot in the playoff rotation. His performance against the Twins last August saw him allow two earned runs over 6.2 innings, with seven strikeouts.
Ober, who holds a 5-1 record and a 3.16 ERA at Target Field this season, relies heavily on his changeup. He has not secured a win since August 17.
The Twins currently lead the season series against the Yankees 2-1, having won two games in the Bronx in early July. However, key Yankees players such as Aaron Judge, George Lombard Jr., and Luis Garcia Jr. were absent from the lineup during those matchups.
The Yankees are looking to build momentum before an important four-game series against the AL East-leading Rays later in the month. The betting consensus favors the Yankees moneyline.