The Yankees’ five worst defensive plays of 2026

In 2026, the New York Yankees were notorious for their defensive mishaps. This article highlights some of their worst errors from that season. One such instance occurred in April when second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. took too long to throw the ball, allowing Otto Lopez to reach on an infield single. While this mistake did not cost the Yankees the game, it is considered one of the most frustrating errors due to its easy-to-prevent nature.

Another notable play happened in August when George Lombard Jr. made six consecutive errors, including a particularly frustrating one where José Caballero mishandled a ball ricochet, allowing the batter to reach first base. A unique inside-the-park home run in the CC Sabathia game on August 27th was also included on the list. Finally, the worst defensive play of the season took place at Tropicana Field when Cam Schlittler's errors led to a 1-0 deficit in Game 2 of the ALDS, costing the Yankees the series.