Cincinnati Reds Acquire Zack Littell to Strengthen Starting Rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in upcoming MLB games, with key pitching matchups featuring Shane Baz against Clayton Kershaw and Marcus Stroman facing Ryan Pepiot. Advanced analytics give the Dodgers a 57% chance to beat the Rays, although betting tips suggest wagering on the Rays due to favorable odds. The Rays' Ryan Pepiot recently had a strong start with six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds, while Yankees' starter Marcus Stroman has struggled this season, posting a 6.09 ERA. The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their pitching rotation by acquiring Zack Littell from the Rays, addressing past issues with pitching depth and injuries. Littell, a versatile pitcher capable of starting and long relief, is expected to provide stability amidst injuries to key Reds pitchers. Meanwhile, Yankees' pitcher Will Warren recently delivered six solid innings with four strikeouts against the Rays, though his season ERA remains elevated.