The day Ronald Torreyes was sent down the minors in 2018 was a day many were up in arms. No, he didn’t crush home runs for the New York Yankees or play every single day. But that’s what made him such a key component to the success of the Bronx Bombers.
Right now, it’s safe to say that the Yankees are floundering. After being swept in embarrassing fashion in Boston and now sitting 9.5 games behind the AL East leaders, they are looking lifeless on both ends of the ball.
Of course, missing big bats like Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez could do that trick.