Yankees seek breakout from struggling players as playoff race tightens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New York Yankees are 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East as of August 25, 2026. With pressure mounting from the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are looking for a resurgence from several underperforming players. Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Caballero, Austin Wells, and new addition Heliot Ramos are identified as candidates who need to elevate their performance. A poll has been conducted to gauge fan opinions on which player is most likely to break out in the coming games.
- •Yankees are 3.5 games behind the Rays in AL East.
- •Boston Red Sox are also in contention for the division.
- •Chisholm Jr. and Caballero struggle with offensive statistics.
- •Wells has shown improvement in recent games despite a poor season.
- •Ramos is adjusting after joining from the Giants.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — VOTE: Which slumping Yankee will break out?
"One of these four players has to get hot, right?
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