By splitting this week’s series, the New York Yankees again looked erratic in this MLB campaign and failed in their attempt to put pressure on the Baltimore Orioles, whom they escort in the American League East division.
The Bronx team is still in the playoff qualifying zone but is not in a comfortable situation. And although he will finally see one of his acquisitions from the Major League winter market debut, he remains concerned about Luis Severino’s problems and has no return date for his captain Aaron Judge.
It’s not a comfortable scenario for management led by Brian Cashman, who with the trade deadline looming must quickly decide what role to assume in the market in the coming weeks: Will the Yankees be sellers or buyers?
The #Mets may be sellers at the trade deadline, but the #Yankees might have to look elsewhere to reinforce their roster: https://t.co/bVFAdVqiNC
— Pinstripe Alley (@pinstripealley) July 4, 2023
Analysis suggests that they will be in an intermediate position, with a little of both, since they are looking for a way out for veteran Josh Donaldson and can listen to offers for other players, such as Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
But essentially they are tagged as buyers. With a season filled with disappointments and injuries to key figures, New York needs to make impact moves.
It is known that they are forced to go out for an outfielder – they were already looking for a left fielder but Judge’s injury compromises them even more – and although they have many options to consider, the favorites are among the St. Louis Cardinals outfielders who have left. time under team control and a player with the hierarchy of Cody Bellinger.
On the other hand, it is imperative that they acquire one or two starters. Severino can’t find a way to be effective on the mound, Domingo Germán has been inconsistent despite his perfect game and although they finally added Rodón, Néstor Cortés is also hurt.
The rotation is in need of reinforcements and Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease and the Cleveland Guardians pitchers are among the candidates to reach the Bronx to face the second half of the season.
2023-07-07 15:03:54
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