September looms, which means the Yankees are one step closer to playoff baseball. The Bombers hope to make the postseason for only the second time in the last five years. Should they get there, they will need the optimal roster. In order to be postseason eligible, a player must be on a team's roster by August 31st. That's why there is some urgency during the month’s final days.
For the most part, the Yankees have the pieces they need for the ideal postseason roster. That said, there's one notable exception: the speedster. Eric Young Jr.