The New York Yankees, in their 2023 campaign, find themselves 14 games adrift in the American League East and trailing by 6.5 games in the Wild Card race. Although there’s a lingering sense of optimism from manager Aaron Boone and captain Aaron Judge about a potential late-season resurgence, the stark reality is that the Bombers’ postseason dreams are nearly extinguished.
Financial Troubles and Veteran Performance
With a whopping active total payroll of $281 million, one could expect stellar performances. However, the season has been anything but spectacular, with many high-priced veterans underdelivering.
Hal Steinbrenner, the owner, might now be rethinking further investments in the coming off-season given the current ROI.