The New York Yankees’ woes in Toronto continued on Monday night, falling 4-1 to the Blue Jays amid defensive miscues and missed opportunities. Carlos Rodón’s rocky fifth inning was compounded by throwing errors from Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza, both leading to costly runs.
The Yankees are now 0-5 in Toronto this season, where the Blue Jays have extended their home winning streak to 11 games. With the loss, New York trails Toronto by four games in the AL East standings, their largest deficit of the year.
Volpe’s defensive struggles have become a focal point, as his 12 errors this season tie for second-most among MLB shortstops. The Yankees must address these inconsistencies quickly with the division race heating up.
- The Yankees fell to 0-5 in Toronto this season, with defensive errors by Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe contributing to a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays, who extended their home win streak to 11 games.
- Anthony Volpe’s defensive struggles continue, with 12 errors this season, raising concerns among fans despite manager Aaron Boone’s public backing of the shortstop.
- The Blue Jays’ hot streak (28-13 since June 1) has propelled them to first place in the AL East, now leading the Yankees by 4.0 games after New York’s fifth straight loss in Toronto.
- Carlos Rodón’s rocky fifth inning and the team’s defensive miscues overshadowed the Yankees’ offensive struggles, as they managed just one run against Toronto’s pitching.
Community Reactions
- 匿名ハム (2025-07-23)
11 straight losses in Toronto. At this point, it’s not a slump—it’s a full-blown psychological block.
- 匿名チキン (2025-07-23)
Volpe’s regression is painful to watch. Boone keeps defending him but the box score doesn’t lie. Maybe time for a reset in AAA?
- 匿名ベーコン (2025-07-23)
AAA? Dude had one bad game. Yankees fans are so reactionary.
- 匿名レタス (2025-07-23)
One bad game? Have you seen his throws all month? 🤡
- 匿名ベーコン (2025-07-23)
- 匿名コーン (2025-07-23)
The AL East race is heating up! 4 games back isn’t insurmountable, but they gotta fix that Toronto curse ASAP.
Why Are the Yankees Struggling in Toronto?
The New York Yankees have now lost all five games played in Toronto this season, including Monday night’s 4-1 defeat. The team’s struggles north of the border have been a combination of poor offense, defensive miscues, and pitching meltdowns. Carlos Rodón’s fifth-inning collapse and errors by Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza proved costly in the latest loss.
The Yankees now sit four games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East standings, making this upcoming series crucial for their division hopes. Manager Aaron Boone continues to back his young shortstop Volpe despite the defensive struggles.
Breaking Down the Rogers Centre Curse
Several factors may contribute to the Yankees’ Toronto struggles:
- The artificial turf plays differently than Yankee Stadium’s grass
- Travel fatigue from the New York-Toronto trip
- Toronto’s lineup seems particularly locked in at home
- Psychological factors from the losing streak
Carlos Rodón’s Recent Struggles: Is He Running Out of Gas?
Rodón’s performance has been inconsistent lately, with Monday’s start continuing that trend. After cruising through four innings, he completely unraveled in the fifth, surrendering multiple runs. This pattern of mid-game collapses has become concerning.
Rodón’s ERA in July has ballooned to 5.40, raising questions about his stamina as the season progresses. The left-hander has historically been injury-prone, and the Yankees may need to monitor his workload carefully.
Anthony Volpe’s Defensive Woes: Should Yankees Be Concerned?
The young shortstop committed his 15th error of the season on Monday, continuing a troubling trend. While Volpe’s bat has been solid, his defense has regressed from his Gold Glove-caliber 2024 season.
| Year | Errors | Fielding % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | .985 |
| 2025 | 15 | .975 |
Manager Aaron Boone continues to express confidence in Volpe, but with the trade deadline approaching, the Yankees might explore infield upgrades.
AL East Standings Update: Can Yankees Catch the Blue Jays?
With Monday’s loss, New York fell four games behind Toronto in the division race. The standings currently look like this:
- Toronto Blue Jays: 58-39
- New York Yankees: 54-43 (4.0 GB)
- Baltimore Orioles: 52-45 (6.0 GB)
The Yankees have 65 games remaining to make up ground, but they’ll need to solve their Toronto problem quickly with several more games scheduled at Rogers Centre.
Trade Deadline Targets: Who Can Help the Yankees?
With the July 30 trade deadline approaching, New York has been linked to several players:
- Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes
- Pirates closer David Bednar
- Pirates starter Mitch Keller
- Reliever Dennis Santana
- Utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa
What’s Next for the Yankees?
The Yankees have two more games in Toronto before returning home to face Boston. This stretch could define their season:
- 7/23: Yankees at Blue Jays
- 7/24: Yankees at Blue Jays
- 7/25: Red Sox at Yankees
New York needs at least one win in Toronto to avoid a disastrous sweep and keep their division hopes alive.
The team’s leaders, including Aaron Judge, have emphasized the importance of this stretch. As Judge said recently, “Now is the time to start playing the brand of baseball we know will be required to win another division crown.”
Rodón getting shelled AND Volpe forgetting how to throw? Yankees in Toronto are a certified disasterclass this season. 🤦♂️
Don’t forget those ‘defensive gems’ from Peraza. Basically handed the Jays free runs.
The AL East race is heating up! 4 games back isn’t insurmountable, but they gotta fix that Toronto curse ASAP.
Volpe’s regression is painful to watch. Boone keeps defending him but the box score doesn’t lie. Maybe time for a reset in AAA?
AAA? Dude had one bad game. Yankees fans are so reactionary.
One bad game? Have you seen his throws all month? 🤡
11 straight losses in Toronto. At this point, it’s not a slump—it’s a full-blown psychological block.