New York Yankees starting rotation 2026
Looking at the New York Yankees standings in the AL East, the club is 57-45, sitting 2 GB back in the AL East. That snapshot pairs a strong overall profile with room to gain ground if the team can turn recent results into steadier momentum.
The offense has shown power and enough production to pressure opponents, posting a 0.735 OPS with a 0.236 batting average and 4.71 runs per game. The long ball remains an important part of the attack, with 147 home runs helping drive scoring swings.
Run prevention has been a key foundation. New York Yankees carries a 3.38 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while allowing 3.84 runs per game, and the staff has generally done a good job limiting damage over full series. The rotation has been led by Cam Schlittler, who owns a 2.20 ERA and gives the club a dependable tone-setter.
The overall scoring margin also points to a team that can compete consistently, with a +88 run differential reflecting balance between the lineup and pitching staff. On the other side of the power equation, the pitching group has allowed 102 home runs, a number worth watching against stronger offenses.
Recent form is captured in the club's 7-3 mark over its last ten games. New York Yankees is 26-23 at home and 31-22 on the road, giving this team multiple paths to stay in the race if execution sharpens in key spots.
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New York Yankees lineup — batting stats 2026
| # | Player | Pos | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | vs R OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Rice | 1B | 0.277 | 0.956 | 30 | 71 | 1.004 |
| 2 | Aaron Judge | RF | 0.248 | 0.908 | 17 | 38 | 0.890 |
| 3 | Max Schuemann | SS | 0.228 | 0.801 | 2 | 6 | 0.743 |
| 4 | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | 0.255 | 0.791 | 15 | 42 | 0.609 |
| 5 | Cody Bellinger | LF | 0.256 | 0.764 | 11 | 52 | 0.763 |
| 6 | Trent Grisham | CF | 0.224 | 0.734 | 11 | 41 | 0.758 |
| 7 | Amed Rosario | 3B | 0.235 | 0.732 | 9 | 27 | 0.863 |
| 8 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 2B | 0.225 | 0.715 | 16 | 43 | 0.737 |
| 9 | José Caballero | SS | 0.244 | 0.682 | 10 | 37 | 0.665 |
| 10 | Spencer Jones | CF | 0.224 | 0.669 | 2 | 7 | 0.670 |
| 11 | Jasson Domínguez | RF | 0.232 | 0.664 | 5 | 12 | 0.596 |
| 12 | Anthony Volpe | SS | 0.247 | 0.663 | 1 | 15 | 0.684 |
New York Yankees team stats 2026
New York Yankees bullpen stats 2026
| Reliever | Role | ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | RP | 2.00 | 1.06 | 54.0 | 6.83 |
| Brent Headrick | Closer | 1.40 | 1.07 | 51.1 | 10.87 |
| Carlos Rodón | RP | 3.30 | 1.25 | 46.1 | 10.10 |
| Fernando Cruz | RP | 2.51 | 1.33 | 43.0 | 11.51 |
| David Bednar | RP | 2.53 | 1.10 | 42.2 | 10.13 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | RP | 3.86 | 1.18 | 39.2 | 6.35 |
| Tim Hill | RP | 4.23 | 1.15 | 38.1 | 4.23 |
| Camilo Doval | RP | 4.86 | 1.41 | 37.0 | 8.51 |
New York Yankees depth chart 2026
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