Rain in the forecast could throw a wrench into the Yankees’ pitching plans for the ALDS.
The Yankees entered the series against the Guardians intending to start Gerrit Cole and Nestor Cortes, The Post’s Joel Sherman reported on Tuesday. But rain is expected for Thursday’s Game 2, and a possible postponement could force the Yankees to change course if the series goes the distance.
If Game 2 is postponed to Friday, Cortes would still start the game for the Yankees. But it would wipe out any chance he had of coming back on short rest to start Game 5 on Monday — because it would mean pitching on just two days’ rest instead of three — though manager Aaron Boone indicated the left-hander could possibly be available out of the bullpen if that winner-take-all game is needed.
Of course, the Guardians would also be affected by a postponement of Game 2. After starting Cal Quantrill on Tuesday, they were set to turn to Shane Bieber on Thursday and Triston McKenzie for Game 3. Even if Quantrill returns for Game 4 on normal rest, a postponement Thursday would bring Aaron Civale into play as a potential Game 5 starter.
The right-handed Civale posted a 4.92 ERA during the regular season, including giving up 10 runs across nine innings in two starts against the Yankees.
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