As well, in an unusual move for the New York Yankees, the franchise fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson as they entered the All-Star break Sunday afternoon. It’s the first time general manager Brian Cashman has fired a coach midseason in his 26-year career.

Brian said that:

“Ultimately, the decision to make changes here is mine. I’ve never been ready to change seasons, but this is my first time, and I don’t take these decisions lightly. After careful consideration, as we went forward, I decided it was necessary,”.

“Our offense has struggled harder than I can remember, and I think we’re better served to turn things around in the second half, where we have a chance to get back to our full potential. There’s a little window to try.” I think we’d better find someone else to sit in that top seat on the offensive end.

What do we know so far?

However, there have been many areas to blame for the Yankees’ woes on offense, from a bunch of underperforming veterans to injuries (particularly the month-long loss of Aaron Judge) to simple things for fans who want Austin Wells.

All of the above could happen, Cashman never discussed it with the players, saying he would never put them in that position, but one thing was clear from the GM’s opinion: don’t blame the messenger in this case. Lawson, totally, but it’s time for a different message.

Moreover, the Yankees announced the firing shortly after a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in New York, their second loss to the Cubs in a three-game series.

The Yankees have struggled offensively this season, especially since losing star Aaron Judge on June 3 to a toe injury. Judge crashed into the Dodger Stadium fence and there’s still no deadline for his return. According to the sources, since Judge’s death, the Yankees had the lowest batting average (.214) and on-base percentage (.284) in the league, and the second-lowest runs scored. of the league.

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Although Judge’s absence hurts, not everything depends on him. The Yankees’ batting average this season is .231, tied for last in the majors with the Detroit Tigers and Oakland A’s. He ranked 26th in on-base percentage and 29th in hits. The Yankees entered the All-Star break with a 49–42 record, placing them fourth in the AL East and eight games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. They have gone just 14-17 since losing Judge.

Lawson, 38, was named the Yankees’ hitting coach ahead of the 2022 season after working with them in their minor league system. The team did not name a replacement, and it is unclear if assistant hitting coaches Casey Dykes or Brad Wilkerson will remain with the team after the break.

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