The Yankees struggled during an abbreviated 2020 season, especially with their depth. In 2019, manager Aaron Boone willed his team to 103 wins, despite losing some of his best players for large chunks of the campaign (Aaron Judge/Giancarlo Stanton).
A mercurial offense helped the Yankees to the postseason this year, but inconsistencies with their pitching and bullpen put them in holes frequently. Not to mention their bats going silent for long stretches and then activating for no apparent reason. This occurred in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays after hitting double digits in their first game and then going silent for the following three.