Started @ Kansas City Royals (6W-2L, 1.50 ERA)

OBP .274 → .324 (Δ +0.050)

Started @ Kansas City Royals (6W-1L, 3.61 ERA)

OBP .310 → .374 (Δ +0.064)

Started vs Toronto Blue Jays (0W-1L, 5.63 ERA)

OBP .316 → .391 (Δ +0.075)

Started vs Toronto Blue Jays (6W-1L, 1.35 ERA)

Three multi-run outings in a row, 1.62 WHIP, fastball velocity down 1.3 mph from 2025. Closer Monkey is increasingly concerned. Hold for now but Luke Weaver / Whitlock are worth preemptive deep-league claims.

OBP .288 → .398 (Δ +0.110)

Second blown save Monday — gave up the game-tying HR to Tyrone Taylor. Fastball velocity is 95.8 mph (down from 97.1 last year). Hold for now but Luke Weaver / Garrett Whitlock-style backups are worth speculating on if you have an RP slot to burn.

OBP .306 → .395 (Δ +0.089)

Started vs Toronto Blue Jays (5W-1L, 3.42 ERA)

OBP .293 → .373 (Δ +0.080)

Started vs Toronto Blue Jays (2W-2L, 3.00 ERA)

Runs allowed in 5 of 8 recent appearances. .364 BABIP masks ugly underlying metrics. Drop in standard formats; the Yankees may turn to a committee setup soon.

NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 14 with left elbow bone bruise. UCL reportedly clean. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will review for a second opinion. Additional scans in 'a few weeks (or when asymptomatic).' Realistic return: mid-to-late June.

OBP .293 → .373 (Δ +0.080)

Weathers (acquired from SD in the offseason) gets the rotation lock through at least mid-June with Fried on the IL. The 3.00 ERA / 23% K-BB combo plays in the Bronx. Top-40 SP rest of season ceiling — still in 30% of leagues.

Started @ New York Mets (0W-0L, 6.23 ERA)

OBP .289 → .357 (Δ +0.068)

Started @ New York Mets (5W-1L, 1.35 ERA)

Pitcher List's top hitter add. The 38-year-old veteran is mashing in May (.333 / 1.072 OPS) with Yankees injuries pushing him into daily play. Statcast metrics top-30 in MLB. The role won't stay locked forever, but for the next 2-3 weeks, this is a free production stream in 12+ team leagues.

OBP .289 → .357 (Δ +0.068)

OBP .303 → .357 (Δ +0.054)

Caballero's finger fracture clears the runway for Volpe through at least early July. Boone said he 'plays a lot.' Yankees lineup is elite for R/RBI volume. The post-labrum-surgery rehab line (.250 / 1 HR / 6 RBI in 13 games) suggests he's not 100% yet, but the role and lineup spot are worth the swing. Add in 12+ team formats.