The New York Yankees, currently holding the best record (52-28) in MLB, has developed cracks after injuries have taken over the camp. While it’s still June, injuries to Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton has been a major cause of concern in the camp since it can led to dip in offensive numbers.
The Yankees’ hitters have been phenomenal this year, with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto leading the way. However, the lower order hasn’t been that pretty, and AL scouts recently highlighted the shortcoming, saying that the lower order’s lackluster could hurt the team in the long run and potentially limit their success this year.
AL Scouts Advice Yankees’ Lower Order To Take Responsibility
Several American League scouts have harshly criticized the New York Yankees’ lineup amid their ongoing injury issues, stating that only the top four hitters are capable of producing, leaving the rest of the lineup severely lacking. The scouts, who preferred to remain anonymous, did not mince words when evaluating the Bronx Bombers’ offensive capabilities. “The top four guys can get it done, and that’s it,” the scout said, referring to key hitters like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Juan Soto, and Anthony Volpe. The rest of the guys, including Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, and Austin Wells, have failed miserably this year. And now, the scouts fear that lower order issues will limit Yanks’ success this year.
As far as solutions are concerned, the New York Yankees have until August 1 to orchestrate trade deals. The team recently traded J.D Davis from Athletics as a replacement for Rizzo. Moreover, Trent Grisham is likely to replace Stanton full-time in center field, with Aaron Judge getting many more DH days henceforth. Additionally, Oswald Peraza is also an option. He was recalled and then sent back in 24 hours as Yanks replaced Davis at first base in place of Rizzo. Jasson Dominguez could have been an ideal reinforcement choice. But the kid strained his oblique last week in Triple-A just five days after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Overall, the Bombers’ offensive future looks bleak at the moment. And if the franchise is serious about winning the championship, let alone qualifying for the postseason, the time to act and take appropriate actions is now.
Fans Lash Out At Offense After Third Straight Series Loss
The New York Yankees went down 3-1 against the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game on Sunday to lose third series in a row. On a hot day, the Yankee hitters looked out of touch as after Volpe’s RBI in sixth innings, the home team went scoreless for the rest of the night. That being said, the fans were simply not happy with Yankees downfall that too at home.
Fans on the internet lashed out at the offense for not turning up when it mattered the most. The third consecutive series loss was an embarrassment, and the fans expressed their displeasure without any hesitation. Meanwhile, the Yanks will move across the subway to Citi Field next to face city rivals, the Mets.
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