The New York Yankees cannot presently afford lackluster offensive performances. The absence of their superstar hitter, Aaron Judge, has rendered the team mediocre, despite an array of big-name players and expensive contracts dotting the roster.
In the wake of scoring less than four runs in four successive games, the Yankees are starting to lose their footing in the AL East standings. They currently trail by 9.5 games from first place, a position solidly held by the Tampa Bay Rays.
In second place are the Baltimore Orioles, lagging by 5.5 games. This could mean that the Yankees might miss out on the post-season alongside several other teams due to the strength of their division.