ALCS Game 3: Yankees bench Rizzo, insert Berti and Trevino against Guardians

New York Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo celebrates after hitting a RBI double against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball AL Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in New York.
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Esteban Quiñones
Thursday October 17, 2024

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With a lefty on the mound, the Yankees are adjusting their lineup for Game 3 of the ALCS. Jose Trevino and Jon Berti have been inserted into the lineup, replacing Austin Wells and Anthony Rizzo. Giancarlo Stanton will move into the cleanup spot as the Yankees face Guardians left-hander Matthew Boyd.

Austin Wells has struggled in the playoffs, going 2-for-24 with 10 strikeouts, but Aaron Boone kept him in the cleanup spot to maintain a balanced lineup between left-handed and right-handed hitters.

Giancarlo Stanton back in the cleanup role

Yankees starter Giancarlo Stanton during batting practice in July 2024.
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Giancarlo Stanton, who hit cleanup against lefties throughout much of the regular season, will reprise that role on Thursday. With his bat heating up, the Yankees believe Stanton offers better protection behind Aaron Judge.

Rizzo has been productive in his return after fracturing two fingers, but his absence in Game 3 is likely due to avoiding the lefty-lefty matchup rather than any physical setback. Meanwhile, Jon Berti, who impressed during the ALDS, takes over at first base.

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