As of August 10, the New York Yankees are struggling with a 59–56 record, merely three games above .500, and are dropping in the standings. Currently in last place in the American League East, 11.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles, their focus is now on the Wild Card. The Yankees sit 5.5 games away from the Wild Card race, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays for the third and final spot.
Yankees’ Performance and Management Issues
Some critics believe the downfall of the season can be traced to poor roster construction, while others argue that manager Aaron Boone has failed to get the best performance from his players.