The Yankees moved to 4-2 with an afternoon victory yesterday, their second rubber-game win in as many series. For a squad with a lengthy injured list that might soon include Josh Donaldson, who’s dealing with a hamstring issue, it’s been a strong start. A big reason why is that a few players — including DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, and Jhony Brito — have stepped up in the stead of the wounded. Statcast can provide us with some insights into how exactly they’ve managed to do so.
DJ LeMahieu: 93.8 mph average exit velocity
It’s no secret that LeMahieu himself has been plagued by injuries over the past two years.