Yankees inching closer toward ugly 2025 Mets comparison without Aaron Judge - New York Post

What the report says

The New York Post reported that the Yankees’ overall position still looks strong on paper, with the club holding the American League’s second-best record and narrowing its gap in the AL East. But the Post’s analysis said the mood around the team has darkened because the offense has stalled during Aaron Judge’s absence.

The immediate example was a three-game series against the two-time defending champion Dodgers. New York avoided a sweep by taking the nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader, 2-1, but the Post noted that the Yankees produced only five total runs across the weekend. The article argued that even a star as valuable as Judge should not account for such a large share of a baseball team’s offensive identity.

Judge remains out with fractured ribs, and the Post said his return is still expected to be weeks away at best. That leaves the Yankees trying to maintain their standing while the season continues without their central hitter. The article also pointed to a tightening league picture: Tampa Bay’s struggles have helped New York move closer to first place, while Boston and Baltimore have surged, and several American League teams are at or above .500.

The Post’s headline framed the situation as moving toward an unfavorable comparison with the 2025 Mets, though the supplied excerpt does not spell out the full analogy. The broader concern is clear: a team with postseason ambitions may need more consistent production from the rest of its lineup before Judge returns.