From Opening Day through August 16 — when Torres was reinserted back into the leadoff spot for the rest of the way — Yankees leadoff hitters had the second-worst on-base percentage of any team in baseball (.280). Their 81 wRC+ out of that spot of the order was the third-lowest mark in MLB.

Boone led the Yankees to the American League pennant last season but is entering the final year of his contract

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is heading into the last year of his contract. That may not be the case for much longer.