Yankees held to 'C-' grade so far thanks to Jazz Chisholm and Cody Bellinger

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The New York Yankees are 11-9 on the season, and have played 20 games of the 162-game 2026 MLB season. It's still early, but there's been enough games played to get an idea of where the Yankees stand.

Sitting just 0.5 game back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, the Yankees are in fairly good shape to win the division and have a great season.

But, for Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report, this opening stretch of the season has the Yankees receiving a "C-" grade for two reasons: Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger.

Yankees get 'C-' grade thanks to Chisholm and Bellinger

"On the whole, though, the Yankees have been just OK," Miller writes. "... They need the likes of Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger to start hitting soon."

While the starting rotation looks like one of the best in baseball, even before Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon return, the offense leaves a bit to be desired.

Aaron Judge is as great as ever, but the Yankees need a lot more production out of Bellinger, who just signed a big extension, and Chisholm, who's seeking a big contract after the 2026 MLB Season.