With Frankie Montas going on the injured list Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said it would be tough for the right-hander to be part of the team's playoff rotation given the timing, but using him as an opener or in a relief role is an option.
Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning for a wild 13-12 win Sunday that cost the Mariners a chance to move up in the AL wild-card standings.
The Dodgers tied a club record for wins (106) and clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the National League with 4-1 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
