Yankees: Mid-Season Grades and Contributions

Offense - B+

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The Yankee offense has seen a large improvement from previous seasons, allowing them to opportunity to stay in games they were losing quite often last year. The club currently sits third in runs scored (477) and sixth in batting average (.264) something no one could have though possible when the season began. If they can keep up or perhaps build on their first half performance it will go a long way in helping the Yankees reach their goals.

Top Contributor - Aaron Judge .329 AVG 30 HR 66 RBI

Surprise Contributor - Ronald Torreyes .278 AVG 2 HR 20 RBI

Low Contributor - Chris Carter .201 AVG 8 HR 26 RBI

Starting Pitching - C+

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One of the biggest concerns heading into this season was the starting rotation and where the production would come from. Unfortunately, that remains an issue as the Yankees have not been able to get much consistency out of all five pitchers. It's hard to find success if you cannot pitch and the team needs to get this aspect of the game on the upswing if it wants to compete in the embattled American League playoff picture.

Top Contributor - Luis Severino 5-4 3.54 ERA

Surprise Contributor - Jordan Montgomery 6-4 3.65 ERA

Low Contributor - Masahiro Tanaka 7-8 5.47 ERA

Bullpen - C 

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For the past three seasons, one of the Yankees greatest strengths has been their bullpen. It didn’t matter who was on the mound, they always managed to get the job done. That has been a prudent struggle thus far as Joe Girardi simply cannot find a reliable arm for those key situations. It’s likely that the team will look for help come the trade deadline, which many are hoping will take some of the edge off a less than stellar first half for Mike Harkey and crew.

Top Contributor - Adam Warren 35.2 Innings 2.07 ERA

Surprise Contributor - Chasen Shreve 24.1 Innings 2.96 ERA

Low Contributor - Tyler Clippard 34.1 Innings 5.24 ERA