Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The New York Yankees will look to complete a sweep of their five-game road trip Wednesday night when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of their two-game series.

They put up a fight this time, a fight to the finish, but the Tampa Bay Rays still couldn't figure out a way to beat the New York Yankees on Wedne

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in 2024. Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star righty Drew Rasmussen had to say goodbye to two of his close friends and teammates in Danny Jansen and Zack Littell when both were traded before Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline.

Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers a pitch Thursday against the Yankees in New York. Friday, he was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a flexor strain. [ MARY ALTAFFER | AP ]

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen was eager to take the mound Monday. Too eager, maybe. "I was loose, stretched out, everything," said the Tampa Bay Rays right-hander.

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons.

The New York Yankees homered nine times on Tuesday night in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and they’re looking to build on a strong 7-3 stretch on Wednesda