Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito will not pitch against the Yankees in the American League Wild Card series, according to manager Alex Cora.

Giolito is dealing with an elbow injury.

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"He's not going to be on the roster," Cora said at Yankee Stadium on Monday with Game 1 slated for Tuesday night. "He's been battling with his elbow the last few days."

Giolito on Monday went to see Dr. Jeff Dugas, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries in athletes. Cora did not have any details pertaining to the visit.

"Hopefully it's nothing major, but he won't be ready for this one," Cora said.

Giolito was expected to start either Game 2 or Game 3 (if necessary) in New York. The best-of-three play

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