Yankees provide midterm player grades halfway through season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
As the Yankees reach the midway point of the season, they currently lead the AL East despite missing stars Aaron Judge, Max Fried, and Giancarlo Stanton. Player evaluations reveal strong performances from Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice, and Paul Goldschmidt. Schlittler stands out with an A+ for leading the league in several pitching categories. The Yankees will look to maintain this momentum heading into the second half of the season, with attention on potential improvements as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Yankees lead AL East at season midpoint
- •Midterm grades given to players and manager
- •Cam Schlittler earns A+ for pitching performance
- •Ben Rice named first-half MVP
- •Trade deadline upgrades may focus on catcher position
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — From Cam Schlittler to the catching tandem, Yankees' midterm grades
"At the official midway point of the Yankees' season, here are our player grades.
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