The New York Yankees have less than 15 games left to secure a spot in the American League playoff picture. Aaron Boone has dealt with injuries and drama surrounding his team. However, that has not stopped the manager from planning for his future. Amid a playoff race against the Boston Red Sox and others, he is thinking about how to utilize Max Fried and Carlos Rodon.

As the standings sit heading into Tuesday night's action, the Yankees sit as the top AL Wild Card team. There is a chance that New York could catch the Toronto Blue Jays for the top spot in the AL East. However, a Wild Card series appears set in its future.

Because of that, Boone has to start planning for what that will do to his pitching staff. In order to win, he might be willing to sacrifice games.

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