CC’s Back Against The A’s [PREVIEW]

The Yankees decided to give CC Sabathia a little rest and skip him in the rotation. Tonight is his first time back against the Oakland A's. Will the rest help CC be his best or will it even make a difference? CC has shown hints of being an effective pitcher this season but has also been rocked, especially after the 5th inning.

A night after losing in extra innings the Yankees will really need to get this win and keep from losing three straight games. The return of Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury and Closer Andrew Miller will hopefully go a long way towards getting a win tonight in the Bronx.

Oakland A's:

Scott Kazmir (5-5 , 2.56 ERA)

1. Billy Burns (S) CF

2. Stephen Vogt (L) 1B

3. Ben Zobrist (S) 2B

4. Billy Butler (R) DH

5. Brett Lawrie (R) 3B

6. Jake Smolinski (R) RF

7. Josh Phegley (R) C

8. Mark Canha (R) LF

9. Marcus Semien (R) SS

New York Yankees: