Why isn't Jazz Chisholm playing? Volpe in Yankees lineup vs Red Sox

While Tolle has at least partially reverse splits, his dominant fastball might overwhelm Chisholm, who has gone from crushing fastballs a year ago to performing meekly against them this season. And former shortstop Anthony Volpe has been too effective down the stretch for Yankees manager Aaron Boone to roll with Chisholm.

Boone's perspective? It will take all 26 men to defeat the Red Sox in this best-of-three sprint.

"My expectation is he'll be ready to go and could play a crucial role as early as tonight," Boone said Tuesday to Yankees beat reporters before his nightly press conference.