After adding the 5-foot-9 Hawaiian to the active roster on Friday, manager Aaron Boone talked Garcia up as a guy who could give them innings that night for a bullpen game against the Braves.

ATLANTA — The Yankees’ bullpen churn continues. The club called up Allan Winans on Saturday and designated Rico Garcia for assignment, a day after it began the second half with a bullpen game that turned into a 7-3 loss to the Braves.

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The issues at third base were glaring in New York's first game after the break. Having to go with a bullpen game wasn't a good sign, either.

The New York Yankees (53-43) face the Atlanta Braves (42-53) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Truist Park in Atlanta is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Our expert MLB predictions expect the Yankees to get after Braves starter Joey Wentz early, and for NY starter Will Warren and his sinker to be lights out.

The New York Yankees will lock horns with the Atlanta Braves in an MLB matchup on Saturday. This prediction includes our best bet of the game.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts to Jorbit Vivas' viral baserunning gaffe vs. Braves amid team's recent 4-game losing streak.

ATLANTA —Facing his locker, Yankees pitcher Max Fried was getting ready to head outside to do some throwing when he turned around and noticed a pack of reporters standing a few feet away looking his way. “Oh, OK, I guess we can do this now,” Fried said Friday before the Yankees’ first game after the All-Star break.