Yankees Adjust Roster Facing Blue Jays in ALDS Amid Bullpen Struggles

The New York Yankees faced the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 American League Division Series, featuring a roster largely unchanged from their Wild Card round except for the addition of starting pitcher Luis Gil and the removal of reliever Mark Leiter Jr. Despite a rough Game 1 loss where the bullpen showed mixed results, particularly concerning Luke Weaver and Paul Blackburn, pitchers Tim Hill and Camilo Doval provided encouraging performances. The Yankees' offense shows promise against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, especially with hitters like Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt having strong historical numbers against him. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler was a standout in the earlier Wild Card series, displaying poise and power reminiscent of past Yankees postseason pitching greats, which bolstered confidence in the team's potential. Though the Yankees had struggled earlier in the season against Toronto, defensive improvements and key player contributions have made them a significantly different and more competitive team entering the postseason. The Blue Jays were without key players such as Bo Bichette and Max Scherzer, which may impact their performance in this critical series at Rogers Centre.