**NEW YORK —** The Yankees are facing a deluge of challenges. Once the powerhouse of the American League, they’ve struggled mightily since late May. Ahead of Sunday’s Subway Series finale against the Mets at Citi Field, they had secured just 13 victories out of 34 games, six from 21, and only one from eight.
Saturday’s 12-6 loss to the Mets marked their sixth consecutive defeat, dropping them from the American League East lead and setting them three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
“It’s been a terrible week,” said manager Aaron Boone. “There’s a balance to strike: finding positives like improved offense while acknowledging the pitching, which has often been our strength, faltered. Our defense also hasn’t been up to par.”
In the past six losses, the Yankees scored at least four runs per game, managing five in the opener against the Mets, five in their series finale with the Blue Jays, and nine in a comeback attempt during Wednesday’s 11-9 loss. However, their pitching conceded an average of nine runs per game, and the defense made seven errors.
“When you’re in it, it’s tough,” Boone added. “Handling adversity builds character, essential for any team.”
Currently, the Yankees are nearing the deadline with significant roster gaps. Their starting rotation is battered by injuries—Clarke Schmidt is set for Tommy John surgery, joining Gerrit Cole, while Luis Gil returns post-All-Star break and Ryan Yarbrough is on the 15-day IL.
The bullpen is struggling, defensive positions at second and third base remain uncertain, and shortstop Anthony Volpe’s decline is worrying.
“Good teams face rough patches, but our goals remain,” said Aaron Judge. “We need to push forward, tidy up, and take care of business.”
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