Imperfect Yankees can survive in broken American League while Aaron Judge heals
The New York Yankees are currently imperfect but can survive in the American League while Aaron Judge heals from his injury. The team's imperfections are offset by the fact that the American League is broken, with only five teams better than .500 after 40% of the season has been played. The Yankees are tied for the AL East lead and have time to address their shortcomings before the trade deadline.
- ▪The Yankees are tied for the AL East lead with the Rays after beating the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
- ▪The American League has only five teams with a record better than .500 after 40% of the season has been played.
- ▪The Yankees have time to get whole injury-wise and address their biggest shortcomings before the trade deadline.
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New York Yankees Joel Sherman Imperfect Yankees can survive in broken American League while Aaron Judge heals By Joel Sherman Published June 7, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET Paul Goldschmidt (l.) and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (r.) celebrate after the Yankees' June 7 win. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post If stuff is really annoying you about the Yankees — that Anthony Volpe is playing shortstop with regularity or that there just is not bottom-of-the-line production or that you don’t trust anyone in the bullpen — just remember this: Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now The American League stinks.
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