The Yankees' bullpen was anticipated to be a strength with closers and emerging talents, but injuries and inconsistent performances severely impacted their effectiveness. Jake Cousins' Tommy John surgery, Fernando Cruz's injuries, and struggles from pitchers like Ian Hamilton and Devin Williams contributed to a disappointing 4.07 ERA, ranking them among the worst bullpens in the league, particularly in July with a 6.16 ERA. Although Emmanuel Clase initially faced struggles with a 7.84 ERA in 11 appearances, he later regained his elite form, showcasing his potential to the Yankees fans who had previously seen his success against them.
"The Yankees' bullpen was expected to be a strength coming into the season, with key closers and emerging talent, but injuries and inconsistencies have significantly hindered performance."
"Despite a strong previous season, Emmanuel Clase struggled initially, posting a 7.84 ERA in his first 11 appearances, but rebounded to deliver elite performances thereafter."
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