By losing all four games to the Blue Jays, the Yankees are one game back of Toronto in the American League East.

It's how they've done so--sloppy defense, inability to hit with runners in scoring position, and more bullpen blow-ups than nearly any Aaron Boone-managed team has experienced. However, in spite of his team's swoon,

Austin Wells and Trent Grisham, who came off the bench Wednesday, are back in the starting lineup for the Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday.

Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead

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New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm

The New York Yankees’ rotation may have taken a hit. Clarke Schmidt left Thursday night’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings and 55 pitches. The Yankees announced that Schmidt exited with right forearm tightness.