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New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. (96) is congratulated after he scored a run during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Veteran third baseman Ryan McMahon has been a constant headache for the Yankees in 2026. The veteran infielder has been a no-show at the plate through the first three weeks of the season, batting an ugly .128 with two RBI, eight walks, and 15 strikeouts.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) walks on the field before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been under scrutiny from the fanbase for how he utilizes the bullpen, for the ongoing issue at third base with Ryan McMahon, and the platooning of young slugger Ben Rice to start the regular season.

New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval (75) looks on while a bug flies by his head during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium, Aug 13, 2025, Bronx, New York, USA. | Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The New York Yankees’ bullpen was again under the microscope in Monday night’s thrilling 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The bullpen had to do a lot of heavy lifting after Will Warren pitched three and two-thirds innings, covering the other five-plus.

Colorado Rockies third baseman Willi Castro (3) throws to first for an out in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Through the first two weeks of the regular season, the New York Yankees have a clear problem at third base with Ryan McMahon. McMahon, whom the team acquired at the trade deadline last year, has been dreadful at the plate, sporting a .114 average.

New York Yankees outfielder Randal Grichuk against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The New York Yankees’ infield will hopefully get a much-needed boost in the coming weeks with the impending return of shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe, who started the season on the 10-day IL, is still rehabbing from left shoulder surgery late last season for a torn labrum.

Aaron Boone's been shuffling the left side of the infield, and there's a clear winning combination for this weekend's series against the Rays. Apr 7, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Amed Rosario (14) hits a three run home run in the eighth inning against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange (84) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in the majors to start this season, despite the offensive inconsistencies and bullpen concerns. If things go to plan, there is no reason why we won’t see this team playing in October once again.

The New York Yankees are set to face a trio of righties in Seattle that they have a fair amount of history hitting against. Mar 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have known their pitching rotation for quite some time, and they had an extra day to prepare themselves for what's to come in Seattle.

There are plenty of New York Yankees players that could be considered "winners" with how well they played in San Francisco. Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park.

The New York Yankees are taking the new ABS system as serious as it gets. Mar 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images While the New York Yankees went down in history as the first team to lose the first ever ABS challenge, this is a system that should greatly benefit them.