On paper, the New York Yankees infield sounds pretty good.
DJ LeMahieu is a two-time batting champion and top-tier glove at three infield positions. Anthony Volpe’s Gold Glove at shortstop makes up for his streaky second-year bat. Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo aren’t perfect, but durable and consistent enough to draw regular starts.
Except after a stunning series loss to the rival Boston Red Sox last weekend, New York’s infield’s flaws can’t be brushed aside anymore. It’s deteriorated to the point where it is now June 17, one month out from the All-Star Break, and 75% of the Yankees’ infield is unreliable.