The New York Yankees have postponed their Saturday afternoon home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, originally scheduled for May 23, 2026, due to a forecast of sustained inclement weather.
Team officials announced the decision early through social media channels at approximately 9 a. m.
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ET to prevent fans from waiting out the storm at the stadium.
Rescheduled Date and Ticket Information
According to AP News, the matchup will be rescheduled as the opening contest of a day-night doubleheader on September 22.
The makeup game will start at 1:05 p. m.
, followed by the regularly scheduled game at 7:05 p. m.
Yankees management stated that tickets purchased for the postponed May 23 game will remain valid for the newly scheduled afternoon game in September.
Impact on Pitching Plans
The scheduling adjustment alters the pitching plans for Tampa Bay.
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Right-handed starter Drew Rasmussen is now expected to have his next appearance delayed until the Sunday series finale.
Rasmussen previously found success against the New York lineup on April 12, when he permitted only one hit and recorded seven strikeouts across six scoreless frames.
Recent Performance Trends
The postponement pauses a difficult stretch for New York.
AP News reported the team has dropped three consecutive games and lost 10 of its last 14 matchups.
Conversely, Tampa Bay enters the break carrying a five-game winning streak and victories in 16 of its last 19 contests, holding a big league-best 34-15 record.
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The Rays maintain a perfect 4-0 advantage in the head-to-head season series against New York, giving them a 5 1/2-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East standings.
