Yankees struggle offensively amid injuries to key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The New York Yankees are experiencing a severe offensive slump as the team plays against the Toronto Blue Jays. Since the All-Star Break, the Yankees are averaging just 3.15 runs per game and hitting.203. This hitting drought coincides with prolonged absences from Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton, leaving a gap in the lineup. The team’s pitching staff, boasting a solid 2.89 ERA since mid-season, has been unable to compensate for the faltering offense, which ranks second-worst in baseball. George Lombard Jr. has stood out as the most consistent contributor in the batting order.
- •Yankees face Blue Jays amid offensive slump
- •Team averages 3.15 runs per game since All-Star Break
- •Hitting.203 with a.626 OPS in second half
- •Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger remain sidelined
- •George Lombard Jr. emerges as key offensive player
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Bronx Bombers do not need to live like this
"Can the Yankee offense find an identity to rally around before it's too late?
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