Yankees receive B+ grade from ESPN despite injuries

Despite facing significant injuries, including the potential absence of Aaron Judge for the upcoming Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees have earned a B+ grade from ESPN for the 2026 season. The Yankees are 48-41 without Judge this season and hold significant offensive and pitching prowess, leading the majors in home runs and rotation ERA. This follows a disappointing failure to secure the AL East title, with the Tampa Bay Rays celebrating their division win at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are poised to rely on starting pitcher Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, alongside a rotation featuring Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodon.

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