Yes, the New York Yankees have not shown much promise recently. The rotation holds a 15.61 ERA in the last seven games and apposing batting average has almost doubled compared to the first 14 games in July. However, fans must remember the Yankees are 66-38, being eight games ahead of Boston and 8.5 against of Tampa. They are 28 games above .500 and are currently in first place for the AL East.
The team hasn’t been swinging it too bad either. The Bombers are batting a team .330 average in the last seven games. Didi Gregorius and Mike Tauchman are both batting over .400 in those last seven. Both those guys have 10+ hits in their last 22 and 23 at-bats.
As much as these numbers are satisfying to read, this twitter post said it best:
The Yankees were overdue for an ass-kicking like this. Good teams are allowed to lose games – good teams are allowed to get swept. It happens.
— Joe (@JoeRiveraSays) July 27, 2019
The last three games against Boston have been brutal. It’s been hard to watch but fans have to remember the Yankees are 6-4 against Boston this year, with already one series swept against them. I believe this is nothing short of a slump in the rotation just having bad timing.
Help on the way?
Many reports have confirmed that general manager Brian Cashman is in contact with many teams to add before the July 31 trade deadline. The need for a consistent quality starting pitcher is apparent and I believe the Yankees will make a move. Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays and Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians have been the most talked about in Yankee trade rumors.
Other positive news, ace Luis Severino and Dellin Betances are showing promise for a return from their injuries during August.