Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 21, 2026)

Carlos Rodón takes the mound for New York in a series finale that already has some texture to it. The Yankees dropped Wednesday’s game 2-1 after a rain delay of more than two hours, surrendering the series lead in a game that turned on a seventh-inning bases-loaded situation with nobody out. New York had won the first two games of this set, including a Ben Rice two-run homer that proved decisive Tuesday and a come-from-behind win Monday, so Toronto’s ability to claw one back matters.

Rodón carries a 5.63 ERA into this start, which makes him a genuine question mark against a Blue Jays lineup that has shown it can manufacture runs in tight games. On the Toronto side, Spencer Miles is expected to handle bulk innings, giving the Blue Jays a pitching arrangement that puts pressure on their offense to stay in front early. Rice, hitting .289 with 33 RBI, gives New York a middle-of-the-order presence capable of changing a game with one swing, as he demonstrated Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees Game Information

Game Date: May 21, 2026
Game Time: 07:05 PM ET
TV Channel: YES Network and MLB Network
Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Toronto sits 11.5 games back in the AL East at 22-27, while New York holds a 30-20 record and has been one of the better home teams in the league. The Blue Jays are 9-16 on the road, making Yankee Stadium a difficult venue for a team already fighting for ground. This series has been a reminder of what separates these clubs right now — New York’s margin for error is wider, but Toronto has shown it can win a game here even when the conditions are against them.

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 30-20
Home Record: 16-7
Away Record: 14-13
Division Record: 3-0
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .600

Toronto Blue Jays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 22-27
Home Record: 13-11
Away Record: 9-16
Division Record: 7-9
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .449

Stat Leaders

New York Yankees (30-20, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Ben Rice, 0.289
RBI Leader: Ben Rice, 33 RBI
Home Run Leader: Aaron Judge, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Aaron Judge, 40 Runs
Hits Leader: Cody Bellinger, 48 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: José Caballero, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Tim Hill, 1.37 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 75 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 6 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 11 SV

Toronto Blue Jays (22-27, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yohendrick Piñango, 0.304
RBI Leader: Andrés Giménez, 27 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 10 HR
Runs Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 28 Runs
Hits Leader: Ernie Clement, 53 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andrés Giménez, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Louis Varland, 0.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dylan Cease, 84 K
Wins Leader: Dylan Cease, 3 W
Saves Leader: Louis Varland, 6 SV

What to Watch For

Yohendrick Piñango is hitting .304 and represents one of the more compelling figures in Toronto’s lineup — a young outfielder producing at a level that demands attention regardless of where the Blue Jays sit in the standings. Ernie Clement leads the team with 53 hits, a quiet but consistent presence who keeps innings alive. With Jesús Sánchez listed as day-to-day with a shoulder issue, the Blue Jays may need contributions from multiple corners of their roster.

For New York, Aaron Judge has 16 home runs and 40 runs scored, numbers that reflect his consistent presence at the top of the lineup. Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds a different dimension with 12 stolen bases and 43 hits. The Yankees bullpen has Tim Hill posting a 1.37 ERA, giving New York a reliable late-inning option if Rodón needs to exit early. David Bednar has 11 saves but has had some shaky outings, which means the middle innings could carry real weight in how this game is managed.

New York Yankees Injury Report

Max Fried – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed LHP Max Fried on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise.
Trent Grisham – Undisclosed (Day-to-Day) – Grisham made an early exit from Wednesday’s (May 20) game against the Blue Jays with an apparent injury.
Clarke Schmidt – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab from internal brace surgery.
Giancarlo Stanton – Leg (D10) – The New York Yankees placed DH Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list.
José Caballero – Finger (D10) – The New York Yankees placed INF José Caballero on the 10-day injured list due to right middle finger fracture.
Jasson Domínguez – Shoulder (D10) – The New York Yankees placed OF Jasson Domínguez on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder AC joint sprain.
Gerrit Cole – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Gerrit Cole on the 15-day injured list with Tommy John surgery recovery.
Angel Chivilli – Shoulder (D15) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Angel Chivilli on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder injury.

Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report

Jesús Sánchez – Shoulder (Day-to-Day) – Sanchez left Wednesday’s (May 20) game in the seventh with an apparent shoulder injury after attempting a diving catch.
Addison Barger – Elbow (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed INF Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Joe Mantiply – Knee (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed LHP Joe Mantiply on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.
Max Scherzer – Forearm (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.
Bowden Francis – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list following a right UCL reconstruction.
Yimi García – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery.
Tommy Nance – Forearm (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Tommy Nance on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm discomfort.
Nathan Lukes – Hamstring (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list due to left hamstring strain.
Lazaro Estrada – Shoulder (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Lazaro Estrada on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a right shoulder impingement.
José Berríos – Elbow (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP José Berríos on the 15-day injured list with right elbow stress fracture.
Shane Bieber – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Shane Bieber from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Alejandro Kirk – Hand (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed C Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list due to left thumb fracture.
Anthony Santander – Shoulder (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred OF Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder labral tear.
Cody Ponce – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Cody Ponce to the 60-day injured list with right knee ACL sprain.

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 21, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
May 22, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
May 23, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
May 24, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
May 25, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
May 26, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
May 27, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
May 29, 2026 at Athletics
May 30, 2026 at Athletics
May 31, 2026 at Athletics

Toronto Blue Jays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 21, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 22, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 23, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 24, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 25, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 26, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 27, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 28, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
May 29, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
May 30, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles

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