Yankees prepare for extended stretch against weaker opponents

The New York Yankees are set to face a run of 13 consecutive games against teams under.500, starting after their home series against the Reds. Despite struggling with injuries to key players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees maintain a strong overall record, currently sitting among the top teams in the league. They have historically had more challenging opponents than their competition but find themselves with a favorable schedule that could help mitigate their injury situation. The upcoming series could allow the Yankees to capitalize on the weaker opponents before facing the Rays.

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