5 Players Entering Final Months With Yankees

2: Clay Holmes

There's no doubt Clay Holmes has had a roller-coaster season with the New York Yankees. The Yankees closer has a 2.82 ERA, 45 strikeouts, and 22 saves in 44+2/3 innings. While these numbers on paper don't look or sound bad, what stands out is his league-leading eight blown saves. Holmes was selected for the All-Star Game this year and was present in Texas for the game and festivities, but he did not come into the game.

Yankees fans have been frustrated with Holmes' performance over the last two months as it seems like he works into trouble every time he comes in for the save. We've all been spoiled watching Mariano Rivera for over 20 years, and even first half of Aroldis Chapman's tenure as a Yankee, the expectation is for Holmes to be dominant as well.

Even if Holmes can get out of the jam and get the Yankees the win, he makes it challenging in close-game situations more often than not. Aaron Boone continues to show confidence in Holmes and has stated that he will remain the closer for the remainder of this season. For that reason, I could see the Yankees bringing him back next year, but I wouldn't be opposed to New York rebuilding the bullpen and letting Holmes walk.

1: Gleyber Torres

One player who will not be on next year's team is second baseman Gleyber Torres. While Gleyber's numbers at the plate have improved over the last week, he has struggled offensively this year. Torres hitting .231 with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs. He's making baffling errors on the field, which makes fans wonder why he is still on the team.

Torres has survived another trade deadline as a Yankee, which is surprising, especially after his recent comments showed fans that he is not a team player. Torres was not fond of the idea of moving to third base after the Yankees traded for Chisholm, who the team plans to use mainly at second base and is starting to earn his pinstripes in his first few games.

Torres publicly rejected trying other positions to make room for Chisholm. Jazz became the first player in Yankees history to hit four home runs in his first three games after hitting two home runs in back-to-back games against the Phillies.

While I'm sure it is uncomfortable for Torres to play the next few months with his replacement, the Yankees have a plan centered around Chisholm and not Gleyber. The expectation is that Chisholm will be the second baseman in the future, as he will be under control for two more years after this season.

For now, Jazz has gotten reps playing third base, but we'll see what the Yankees decide to do if they make a deep postseason run. What is guaranteed is that Gleyber will not be playing in the Bronx next year, and I'm sure both parties would be open to moving on.

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