Alex Rodriguez is the DH tonight when the Yankees open their four-game series against the Rays.

Eric Chavez is playing third base.

The Rays trail the Red Sox by 2 games in the AL Wild Card race. The Yankees have a magic number of 4 to clinch a playoff spot and 5 to clinch the AL East.

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Tuesday’s Yankees lineup:

1. Derek Jeter SS

2. Curtis Granderson CF

3. Mark Teixeira 1B

4. Alex Rodriguez DH

5. Robinson Cano 2B

6. Nick Swisher RF

7. Eric Chavez 3B

8. Russell Martin C

9. Brett Gardner LF

Ivan Nova P