The problem is that despite his 95-mph fastball and illusory change-up – affectionately called the Airbender – Williams is victimized by long at-bats. A combination of foul balls and lapses in location run up his pitch count. And with it, the chance for a killer mistake.

The New York Yankees have been without Gerrit Cole all season and have not really made a move to replace him. They could make one at the trade deadline.

As early as Tuesday night, the New York Yankees could unveil a new infield alignment featuring two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu at second base and former All-Star slugger Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base.

The New York Yankees have a clear need at second base, and potentially third base, too. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will make his return to the Yankees’ lineup on Tuesday night when they take the field against the Cleveland Guardians,

Headed to the injured list is right-handed relief pitcher Luke Weaver, who tweaked his hamstring while warming up in the bullpen on Sunday and was unable to pitch. Weaver was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks of action.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. snapped a tie by homering on the first pitch of the seventh inning to help Carlos Rodon get his seventh straight victory as the New York Yankees returned from their longest road trip of the season and hung on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday night.