The teams will make up the game Wednesday as part of a day-night doubleheader.
New York also postponed ceremonies marking the unveiling of a plaque honoring Nelson Mandela's visit to Yankee Stadium in 1990. The ceremonies, planned during the offseason for Jackie Robinson Day, were rescheduled to before Wednesday night's game.
A light rain was falling in late morning Tuesday, and rain was in the forecast throughout the day.
