The Yankees didn’t just drop another game Monday night — they looked stuck in a rut.
Sloppy defense, missed chances at the plate, and a shaky bullpen led to a 4–1 loss to the Blue Jays.
Even Aaron Boone, typically the steady voice of calm, couldn’t hide his frustration.
“I’m worried about how we’re playing,” Boone admitted postgame. “It’s been a month of inconsistent baseball. We need to get back to playing well and stacking wins.”
That’s not just concern — it’s a warning shot.
And it’s justified. The Yankees have dropped 11 of their last 18 games. They’re slipping in the standings and looking less like a playoff contender and more like a team just trying to keep its head above water.
The offense has gone quiet again. Aside from Aaron Judge and the occasional spark from Cody Bellinger, it’s been strikeouts, stranded runners, and little to show for it. The bullpen has started to unravel too.
The starting rotation is still solid, but it’s taken some hits. Max Fried is battling a blister, and Cam Schlittler, after a strong debut, had his next start delayed — though he’s now slated to pitch Tuesday, with Fried to follow Wednesday.
Boone usually protects his guys. He even defended Anthony Volpe’s error count postgame. He’s rarely rattled, even when the fanbase is.
So when he publicly questions the team’s consistency, things are clearly not right.
The Yankees haven’t hit full panic mode yet — but maybe they should. Boone just lit the spark.
The message is simple: start winning, or this thing falls apart.
Source: AthlonSports
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