Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The New York Yankees (67-57) and Tampa Bay Rays (61-64) tangle Tuesday in the opener of an abbreviated 2-game set in Tampa. The first pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is slated for 7:35 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Reports indicate that the New York Yankees' organization has made a roster move with the playoff race heating up.

The Yankees optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, clearing the way for Amed Rosario (SC joint sprain) to be activated off the injured list Tuesday, the first day he is eligible.

The New York Yankees will not be in the Bronx to start the week, but the familiar surroundings and reception they expect to get in Tampa may make them feel right at home.

The Yankees optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with Amed Rosario reportedly set to be activated off the IL on Tuesday.

With six weeks left in the regular season, the games don’t get any less important from here. The Yankees’ next six are against divisional opponents.

Rosario, who has played only right field for the Yankees so far after splitting time between second and third base with the Washington Nationals this season, should be a factor against left-handed pitchers this week. The Yankees will face Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet during their four-game series this week, likely on Saturday.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The 29-year-old Rosario was 3-for-7 with one double and one RBI over his first four games with the Yankees after slashing .270/.310/.426 in 47 games with the Washington Nationals. Rosario was acquired by New York last month in exchange for two minor leaguers.

The Tampa Bay Rays finished with a .500 record on a 12-game road trip, but still face hurdles to make the AL playoffs.

Despite having similar records, the Rays and Cardinals might be teams of different calibers. The Yankees can’t take either of them for granted.