NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees warms up between innings against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on April 21, 2021 in New York City. The Braves defeated the Yankees 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
What are the 2021 New York Yankees?
Are they a contender? Are they anywhere close to approaching the postseason ceiling that was forecast for them? Or are they utterly stuck in the middle, a five-man roster of stars with 20 pieces of expendable filler?
They should have all the information they need to make a decision in about a month’s time when the All-Star break approaches.