The New York Yankees are dealing with a challenging period, having lost 8 out of their last 10 games and facing injuries to key players like Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo. Gleyber Torres, who has been struggling this season with a .215 batting average, was benched by manager Aaron Boone after not hustling on a key play during a loss to the Mets. Torres cited groin tightness as a reason for his lack of hustle, but Boone and commentators believe he needs a mental and physical break. Despite the slump, the Yankees remain in first place in the AL East, one game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles. The team is leveraging its strong rotation, now bolstered by the return of Gerrit Cole, to maintain their leading position. Boone hopes that resting Torres will help him regain form as the Yankees strive to overcome their current struggles.