Amidst a youth movement, the Yankees were working toward climbing into playoff contention. It will be a tough climb as there are no less than four teams between them and the second wildcard spot. AL East opponents hold both of the wildcard spots currently as Boston and Baltimore still have their eyes on a bigger prize. The good news is that the remaining schedule is full of games against those opponents just ahead of the Yankees in the schedule. The opportunity is there for the taking.
A bump in the road