Did Yankees just tip who will start AL Wild Card Game?

The Yankees rearranged their starting rotation so that Sonny Gray will start Tuesday in Minnesota, but the move may have meant more for their future.

SEATTLE — Sonny Gray spoke of getting another opportunity. The Yankees pitcher, who’s been mostly disappointing since arriving in pinstripes last year, had not long ago learned he’d get another shot at starting after he was banished to the bullpen.

But Gray rejoining the Yankees’ rotation — for likely just one try — in Minnesota on Tuesday was far likely less about him and more about the future.

Particularly, the American League Wild Card Game.

The move rearranged the Yankees’ starting pitching order to where — at least for now — Luis Severino would be slated to start the team’s do-or-die postseason game Oct. 3.

It would also line him up to make starts against the Red Sox on Sept. 18 and Sep. 28.

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“It’s a chance to get everyone an extra day or two here or there and hopefully it’ll show its effects through the end of the season and into the postseason … a little fresher, a little sharper,” manager Aaron Boone said.

Boone better hope that’s the case.

Because Severino has been terrible lately.

Over his last 11 starts, he has a 6.83 ERA and a 4-5 record. He was crushed in 2 2/3 innings against the A’s his last time out, giving up five earned runs (and six total).

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