The New York Yankees have found themselves struggling in the AL East, even after their strong start to the 2023 season. During the first two weeks, only the Tampa Bay Rays appeared more dominant, but injuries and inconsistencies have caused the Yankees’ standings to plummet, leaving them 8.5 games behind first place.
Upon closer examination, this Yankee team holds the last position among AL East rivals, with a +1 run differential, which is the lowest in the group by a significant margin. Winning only three out of their last ten games and currently enduring a four-game losing streak, the Bombers are learning the tough lesson that a lack of depth and reliance on injury-prone talent eventually take their toll.