Adding McCutchen on the last day before the August 31st trade deadline was a smart move by GM Brian Cashman, but you can’t help but think he should’ve pursued a deal for him two weeks ago. With Aaron Judge still sidelined and no timetable on when he might return the Yankees have needed another big bat to bolster their outfield for a while now.
Over the past month, we’ve seen far too much of journeyman outfielder Shane Robinson who has hit an abysmal .149 in 49 at-bats. No offense to Robinson but it’s inexcusable how much playing time he’s received with this Yankee team in the midst of a pennant race.