Championship teams don’t leave cracks in their foundation—and for the New York Yankees , that foundation is wobbling at second base.

While Oswald Peraza showed flashes Thursday, going 2-for-4 with three hard-hit balls, his season-long struggles linger.

His 65 wRC+ is below league average, DJ LeMahieu sits at 75, and Pablo Reyes brings up the rear at 37.

Those numbers are simply not postseason-caliber, no matter how impressive the Yankees’ overall record may look on paper.

In a lineup full of muscle and momentum, second base feels like a leaky faucet in a luxury apartment.

Regular season wins won’t mask October weaknesses

Sure, the Yankees have surged atop the AL East and built a nice cushion. They’ve weathered injuries, leaned on their bullpen, and watched stars Aaron Judge thrive.

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