The problem is that despite his 95-mph fastball and illusory change-up – affectionately called the Airbender – Williams is victimized by long at-bats. A combination of foul balls and lapses in location run up his pitch count. And with it, the chance for a killer mistake.

Headed to the injured list is right-handed relief pitcher Luke Weaver, who tweaked his hamstring while warming up in the bullpen on Sunday and was unable to pitch. Weaver was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks of action.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking home run in his return from a month on the injured list, Carlos Rodón won his seventh straight decision and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 for their 11th win in 14 games.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. snapped a tie by homering on the first pitch of the seventh inning to help Carlos Rodon get his seventh straight victory as the New York Yankees returned from their longest road trip of the season and hung on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday night.

The New York Yankees need reinforcements on the infield, and the Pittsburgh Pirates may have a Swiss Army knife available at the deadline.

As early as Tuesday night, the New York Yankees could unveil a new infield alignment featuring two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu at second base and former All-Star slugger Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base.

The New York Yankees got Jazz Chisholm Jr. back from injury and immediately saw the benefits of their star infielder being on the field. But they may not be done making moves even with Chisholm back in the lineup.