The 2020 season started out with such promise for the New York Yankees. Poised to easily walk away with a World Series trophy in a shortened season, all the carefully laid plans went downhill very quickly.
The “Next Man Up” philosophy was fun at one point but now, just seems to be mocking the New York Yankees at every turn, as key names have landed on the IL as early as day one. With players dropping like flies and the trade deadline fast approaching, the Yankees looked as though they were prime contenders to pick up a big piece to even out the bullpen or fill in a starting role.