New York Yankees suffer seventh straight loss amid injuries and bullpen woes

The New York Yankees extended their losing streak to seven games, their longest skid since August 2023, after a 6‑2 defeat to the Detroit Tigers. Reliever Camilo Doval walked in the go‑ahead run in the 11th inning, and the team committed multiple errors while batting just .137 during the slide.

The club is battling a cascade of injuries and illnesses. Captain Aaron Judge remains out with a stress fracture in his right ribs, and other key players such as Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon have been sidelined. In addition, a food‑poisoning outbreak left seven or eight teammates sick, limiting manager Aaron Boone’s lineup options. Prospect Carlos Lagrange, a hard‑throwing right‑hander transitioning to the bullpen, was placed on the Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre Triple‑A injured list for seven days after a rough appearance.

Boone warned that the team’s focus has been lacking, echoing Judge’s earlier comments. With the trade deadline approaching, New York is expected to explore external options to shore up a bullpen that has struggled throughout the season.