The Yankees are getting some key pieces back into the lineup soon.
The New York Yankees are set to welcome back key players into their lineup ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Giancarlo Stanton, Clark Schmidt, and top prospect Jasson Dominguez are all expected to return from injury soon, as reported by NJ.com. These players are crucial to the Yankees’ efforts to maintain their momentum towards the American League playoffs, with potential additional acquisitions before the July 30 deadline.
Despite a strong start to the season, the Yankees hit a rough patch in June, losing 14 of 18 games amidst a string of injuries. Alongside those mentioned, the absence of Anthony Rizzo and Juan Soto’s intermittent availability due to injuries has compounded their challenges.
As of now, the Yankees hold a 55-37 record heading into their upcoming games.
Yankees are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2023 season
The conclusion of the 2023 season was disappointing for New York, finishing with an 82-80 record and missing out on the playoffs, which did not sit well with fans and management. In response, Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman made significant moves, acquiring Juan Soto from San Diego and adding other pieces like Alex Verdugo. Soto has been a standout performer, hitting .294 with 21 home runs this season.
Cashman’s decision to acquire Soto has earned him respect and admiration from several MLB executives, not only for his successful acquisitions but also for his strategic adjustments in response to challenges, such as missed opportunities with players like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
In recent years, one of Cashman’s most critical moves for the franchise may have been retaining Aaron Judge despite interest from other teams in 2022. Judge has been having a record-breaking season and is a leading contender for the AL MVP and possibly the Triple Crown.
Yankees are struggling in recent weeks
Despite recent struggles, including losing seven of their last ten games and slipping to second place in the AL East behind the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees are hopeful that the return of Stanton, Schmidt, and Dominguez will provide a much-needed boost. Fans are eager to see the team capitalize on their strong offensive performance this season, with aspirations of securing their first World Series title since 2009.
The Yankees are scheduled to face the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, with the first pitch set for 6:50 PM Eastern time.
