MLB power rankings: Yankees' AL East woes worsen with Aaron Judge injury – USA Today

In the span of a few days, the New York Yankees lost 3 ½ games in the standings and the reigning MVP to the injured list.
So how was your week?
Probably a little better than the Bronx Bombers, who got schooled again by the Toronto Blue Jays and nearly swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies, while along the way losing Triple Crown threat Aaron Judge for at least 10 days with a flexor strain in his right elbow.
And they remain mired at ninth in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings as the Blue Jays ascend to a season-high No. 2.
If this keeps up, a wild card berth might be the only thing the Yankees have left to play for – the Blue Jays are the hottest team in the AL and essentially added another game to their 5 ½-game East lead by winning the season series from the Yankees. And while the Yankees are optimistic Judge may miss the minimum 10 days or not much beyond that, he’ll be parked at DH for at least the short term, further constraining the team’s options.
With third baseman Ryan McMahon already in tow, it’s quite fuzzy how much more the July 31 trade deadline can help – after all, it can’t get the Yankees’ MVP back any sooner.
A look at our updated rankings:

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