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New York Yankees Are Not Projected to Make the Playoffs

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The New York Yankees have had quite the turnaround this season. Despite being sellers, they find themselves as a potential playoff team.

The New York Yankees have surprised almost everyone with their surprising push for the playoffs. Despite being sellers at the trade deadline, the Yankees have found themselves with a shot to make the playoffs.

According to the latest projection from fivethirtyeight.com, those chances aren’t very good for the Yankees. The Yankees are projected to finish with an 84-78 record. While this would be a good season for the Yankees, it wouldn’t be enough for them to get into the playoffs.

As of September 5th, the Yankees are projected to have an eight percent chance of making the playoffs and a two percent chance of winning the division. One of the main issues for the Yankees’ chances to make the playoffs is their loaded division.

The AL East has been one of the best divisions in baseball this season, and four teams are projected to finish over .500. According to the projection, the Toronto Blue Jays will be finishing with the best record in the division. After them, it is the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles followed by the Yankees.

In addition to the Red Sox and Orioles in their division, the Yankees will also have to contend with other teams. The Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals are all also battling for a Wild Card spot. Due to so many teams being contenders in the American League, making the playoffs will be difficult for the Yankees.

However, making the playoffs was never the plan for the Yankees this season. Developing the young players that have been called up is priority number one for the Yankees. One of the positives for the Yankees is that their young players are getting a taste of what a playoff chase is like.

Finally, there is a lot of baseball to be played still for the Yankees. However, it will be a challenge for them to make the playoffs according to the recent projections.