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Yankees news: The AL East is all squared up
TL;DR
The Yankees started strong with an 8-2 record but have since struggled, going 1-5, which has tightened the AL East race. Despite this, they still have the best playoff odds in the division, while the Red Sox appear to be falling behind.
Apr 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) jogs to the dugout after the top of the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images
FanGraphs | Dan Szymborski: An 8-2 start had the Yankees in the driverâs seat early in the AL East, but a 1-5 run after that has helped settle down the division odds. Now, while the Yanks still boast the best odds of any team in the East to make the playoffs, theyâre smack dab in the middle of the division projections with the Orioles and Blue Jays. The silver lining may be that these adjusted ZiPS projections donât seem to favor the Red Sox at all, which may take the division down from a four-way knife fight to merely a three-sided knife fight.
Yankees PR: Hopefully, none of you were too invested in the return of Yerry De los Santos to the Yankeesâ bullpen. Called up yesterday to replace the struggling Jake Bird, De los Santos is already heading back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in exchange for a to-be-named fresh arm. The Yankees had him soak up a couple innings of the ugly 7-1 loss to the Angels, allowing one run on three hits. As his pitch count rose to 44, it became clear that his stay in the Bronx would be short. Angel Chivilli and Kervin Castro are both 40-man roster candidates to tag in for Yerry, though Chivilli is more likely since Castro pitched for Scranton last night and the former last appeared for the RailRiders on Sunday.
CBS Sports | Matt Synder: Jazz Chisholm Jr. has taken his share of criticism early in the 2026 season, from this author included. While his onfield play does merit some of those critiques, Synder makes a fair point about how we wish athletes were more open about their play and how they feel about their play, when someone like Jazz expresses his challenges playing in cold weather, we jump on him for his honesty. This doubles down when you do the modicum of analysis to see that Jazz really does better as the weather warms, and as we turn toward summer, hopefully that performance starts to tick up.
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: For one night, Trent Grisham got some validation. The Yankee center fielder has experienced a bit of a power outage so far this season, but got it back on Monday with a dynamite two-homer game, including the game-tying dinger in the ninth. Grisham had been hitting the ball hard and in the air, but to the big part of the field where outfielders run those balls down. It shouldnât be a surprise that the key for Grishamâs power is pulling the ball, exactly what he did in game one of the Angels series.
New York Post | Dan Martin: Aaron Judge continues to carve himself into Yankee history, with another multi-home-run game on Monday night. With his fifth and sixth home runs of the year, Judge notched his 47th career multi-dinger performance, passing Mickey Mantle for second on the Yankee all-time list. Only Babe Ruth, with 68, is now above Judge.
Q&A
What is the current standing of the Yankees in the AL East as of April 2026?
The Yankees are currently in the middle of the AL East standings after a recent 1-5 run, despite having the best playoff odds in the division.
Who is replacing Yerry De los Santos in the Yankees' bullpen?
Yerry De los Santos is being sent back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with Angel Chivilli likely to replace him in the bullpen.
How did the Yankees' recent performance affect their playoff chances?
Despite a recent slump, the Yankees still maintain the best odds among AL East teams to make the playoffs.
What impact does Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s performance have on the Yankees' season?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. has faced criticism for his early-season performance, which may influence team dynamics as the weather warms and player performances typically improve.