The Rays entered Monday three games out of the final playoff spot, and facing the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers this week, respectively. If they aspire to bring “Troptober” across the bridge, it has to start soon. The tone was set early with a two-run shot by Junior Caminero in the first.

Atlanta acquired the veteran right-hander for cash considerations. Carrasco, a 16-year veteran, had been at Triple-A with the Yankees.

Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees, retroactive to Saturday, due to a flexor strain in his right elbow.

The Yankees made another trade on Monday in what is shaping up to be an active deadline — though this time they were dealing a veteran away.

Preview the July 28 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

On Monday night at the Stadium, the Yankees open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Here is the lineup.