July 12, 2026 Updated 8:15 am EDT
The New York Yankees ride a three-game winning streak into a home matchup versus the Washington Nationals, at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday. Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.88 ERA) gets the start for the Nationals, who are 48-48 this season and fourth in the NL East. Will Warren (7-4, 4.15 ERA) is the expected starter for the Yankees, who are 53-42 and second in the AL East.
How to watch New York Yankees vs. Washington NationalsYankees vs. Nationals odds
Favorite Moneyline: Nationals -110
Underdog Moneyline: Yankees -110
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -120
Total Under Odds: +100
Injury reportsNationals
Richard Lovelady: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Brad Lord: 15 Day IL (Side), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Kranick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Jake Irvin: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Williams: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton: 10 Day IL (Leg), Aaron Judge: 10 Day IL (Rib), Carlos Rodon: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Washington’s James Wood has hit 27 home runs this season, which ranks 5th in MLB. He has also tallied 63 RBIs (12th in MLB) and has scored 88 runs. In 450 plate appearances, he has recorded a .278 BA, .407 OBP and .567 SLG with a 17.1% walk rate and a 28.4% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 15 steals on 17 attempts.
In 391 plate appearances, C.J. Abrams has hit 20 long balls (18th in MLB), tallied 67 RBIs (4th in MLB) and scored 56 runs. He is batting .276/.353/.513 and has posted a 21.5% strikeout rate and an 8.7% walk rate. Abrams has recorded 15 steals on 19 attempts.
Ben Rice has hit 29 home runs this season, which ranks 3rd in MLB. He has also tallied 66 RBIs (5th in MLB) and has scored 64 runs. In 386 plate appearances, he has recorded a .279 BA, .373 OBP and .598 SLG with a 12.4% walk rate and a 23.1% strikeout rate.
In 399 plate appearances, Cody Bellinger has hit 11 long balls, tallied 51 RBIs and scored 47 runs. He is batting .250/.341/.416 and has posted a 15% strikeout rate and a 12.5% walk rate. Bellinger has recorded 10 steals on 15 attempts.
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Jul 12, 2026
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