When everyone agreed that the hottest team in the Majors was the New York Yankees in this streak of thirteen straight wins, the team went from one end to the other and now in its last 10 appearances they have balance of 2-8 and on Monday they came out of the 2021 postseason panorama.
What happened to the Bombers?
A mix of bad luck with questionable management decisions, the tiredness of a bullpen that has been all season battling the absence of key team openers and a set that has lacked batting, especially timely, are some of the reasons this team fails to keep up their winning pace.
Seeing the relievers fail frequently shows that they are arms tired of overwork given the situation of the team this season.
Chad Green, Jonathan Loáisiga, Lucas Luetge and Aroldis Chapman, pass the 50 presentations and that “The Cuban Missile”, has been injured on a couple of occasions in this 2021. Also now injured this Jonathan, who without much discussion has been the the Yankees’ most important bullpen pitcher.
Why yesterday’s defeat to the Mets can help the Bombers
Very simple. In the history of Les Majors, we have seen how many times, certain events that occur at a given time change the mood and mentality of a team. Repeatedly, the motivation comes from the most unexpected things and this discussion yesterday between Lindor and Stanton and in general between the two New York sets, may be the starting point to see a group of players who motivate not to be left out. the postseason and have maybe, that extra push they need.
From the point of view of injuries, the team continues to be affected by them. We can’t think the Yankees would have the same cattle and lost record, if a pitcher like Luis Severino was on their rotation, also Sunday Germán.
The injury of Jameson Taillon is also unfortunate and although in his last outings has not been the dominant one that was seen from May to July, the serpentine acquired for this season is essential for the depth of this team and that so far you can get to the playoffs, if they get a ticket to the October party.
The light at the end of the tunnel:
This afternoon comes a game against the Minnesota Twins, a team that has been below their expectations in this 2021 and then a series of three against the Baltimore Orioles, a team that has become difficult for the Yankees but that wherever you look, he’s weaker than the Bombers and if the plan is to get to the postseason, the Yankees can’t fail against teams like them.
Cole could be ready for Tuesday and Judge’s injury yesterday doesn’t seem to be anything serious and he will be in lineup today. There are 19 games left, the most important in the life of this team. The battle for one of the Wildcards of the American League is like licking your fingers. We are lucky to live in this season of Major Leagues 2021, the next 45 days will be the best that can be explained.