The Yankees spent the majority of the second-half without Aaron Judge’s potent bat in the lineup, or his steady glove in the outfield, and they undoubtedly suffered for it. And it isn’t just because of his brilliance, either – they simply weren’t equipped to handle a prolonged absence in the outfield due to injuries and trades that left them more than a bit shorthanded. Journeyman Quadruple-A outfielder Shane Robinson and not-even-an-outfielder Neil Walker manned right-field for the month of August, and it wasn’t pretty. The team’s biggest position of strength had become a weakness and Judge’s return was continuously pushed back, and the team was giving away outs with the bat and in the field as a result.
The Waiver Savior [2018 Season Review]
