Twins to start Jose Berrios in opener vs. Yankees

NEW YORK -- Jose Berrios will start the American League Division Series opener for the Minnesota Twins against the New York Yankees.

Berrios was 14-8 with a 3.68 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 200 1/3 innings.

James Paxton (15-6, 3.82) will start Friday night's game for the Yankees.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli did not announce a Game 2 starter. Right-hander Jake Odorizzi (15-7, 3.51) is the most likely candidate.

Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45) will start Game 2 for the Yankees on Saturday, and Luis Severino (1-1, 1.50) will start Game 3 at Minnesota on Monday.