Fried and Rodon should keep the Mets bats quiet, like they have been for most of June. Paul Blackburn, Frankie Montas and an unknown spot starter will not keep you up at night. Anything the Yankees get from Marcus Stroman on Friday is a bonus.

The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a 4-game set at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for New York.

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a right forearm soreness, one day after a start at Toronto was cut short following three innings

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his right forearm.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.