Poor performance and the return of some players from injury could force these guys off the roster before September.
As the New York Yankees' skid continues, the club is becoming desperate for solutions. Several players have underperformed and are running out of chances, while others will be put in tough situations due to some impending roster crunches with a number of players preparing for a return to action after stints on the injured list.
This means some players who were already on thin ice could find themselves unceremoniously dumped before the end of the month, while others whose performance might not warrant getting the boot will be forced out as the club looks to arrange the roster puzzle with the 26 pieces that fit together the best.