The Yankees are struggling right now. After blowing a ninth-inning lead to the Guardians on Monday, they’re 15-15 and sitting alone in the AL East basement. They’ve been ravaged by injuries, making the bottom of New York’s lineup look like a black hole. Do you know who could’ve helped with that? Utility man Matt Carpenter.
It’s easy to criticize general manager Brian Cashman now. I mean, we don’t have the power to make these decisions and also have the benefit of hindsight. But then again, the fact that the Yankees even tendered Isiah Kiner-Falefa a contract last November remains a head-scratcher.