NEW YORK – Max Fried makes his second post All-Star break start on Tuesday night, versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. After a wondrous All-Star first three months, the Yankees’ lefty ace has had a rough go – including a bout with a blister on his left index finger.

Tampa Bay is 23-25 on the road and 54-53 overall. The Rays have the second-ranked team batting average in the AL at .255. The teams meet Tuesday for the ninth time this season. The season series is tied 4-4.