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New York Yankees bullpen struggles stem from too much pressure

Entering 2018, there were various questions surrounding the starting rotation. However, those were all the concerns facing the New York Yankees after their dominating 2017 season.

After only nine games, the concerns are mounting—but not about the rotation. In fact, in nine games, Yankees starters have yet to give up more than three runs.

Aside from a slew of injuries, it’s the bullpen that’s been most worrisome.

That’s right. The bullpen that was lauded as one of the American League’s best has turned into a shaky unit that has Yankees fans shuddering each time the sixth and seventh innings roll around.