Sept. 6, 2026 Updated 9:15 am EDT
The New York Yankees visit the San Diego Padres at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, with both teams hoping to win the series. Gerrit Cole (8-7, 3.29 ERA) will start for the Yankees, who are 81-61 this season and second in the AL East. Michael King (9-9, 3.11 ERA) is expected to start for the Padres, who are 74-68 and third in the NL West.
How to watch New York Yankees vs. San Diego PadresYankees vs. Padres odds
Favorite Moneyline: Yankees -115
Underdog Moneyline: Padres -105
Total: 7
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsYankees
Trent Grisham: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Fernando Cruz: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Weathers: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Giancarlo Stanton: 60 Day IL (Calf), Kervin Castro: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Judge: 60 Day IL (Rib), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Padres
Miguel Andujar: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Gavin Sheets: 10 Day IL (Foot), Jeremiah Estrada: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jason Adam: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Joe Musgrove: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bryan Hoeing: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60 Day IL (Hip), Lucas Giolito: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Pivetta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Rengifo: 60 Day IL (Knee)
Stats to know
Ben Rice is hitting for a .261 BA, .355 OBP and .528 SLG with a 24.6% strikeout rate and an 11.9% walk rate. His OPS is .883, which ranks 8th in MLB, and he has scored 89 runs. In 586 plate appearances, he has hit 36 home runs (6th in MLB) and driven in 88 runs (10th in MLB).
In 483 plate appearances, Luis Garcia is hitting .284/.317/.544 with a .860 OPS. He has hit 28 long balls (18th in MLB), driven in 88 runs (10th in MLB) and scored 62 times.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting for a .280 BA, .347 OBP and .444 SLG with an 18.5% strikeout rate and an 8.9% walk rate. His OPS is .791 and he has scored 80 runs. In 617 plate appearances, he has hit 19 home runs and driven in 70 runs. Tatis has recorded 31 steals on 44 attempts.
In 590 plate appearances, Manny Machado has posted a 21.5% strikeout rate and an 11.5% walk rate while slashing .221/.309/.408 with 25 home runs, 76 RBIs and 70 runs scored.
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