Nick Martinez Seeks ALDS Sweep for Rays Against Yankees in Bronx

Nick Martinez takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees in ALDS Game 3, seeking to complete a sweep. Martinez enjoyed a breakout All-Star season going 15-6 with a 3.10 ERA, relying on soft contact and stellar road numbers. Returning to Yankee Stadium where he once attended college at Fordham, the right-hander aims to shut down New York and advance his team. His last postseason appearance was with Cincinnati in 2025, giving up four runs to the Dodgers.