New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is reportedly scaling back the everyday roles for outfielders Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Trent Grisham due to their ongoing slumps. The decision signals a shift in strategy as Boone seeks to optimize the team's performance in crucial game situations. <br><br>The move was underscored during a recent game where both left-handed hitters were pinch-hit for in the eighth inning against Atlanta's Dylan Lee, a reliever known for his effectiveness against left-handed batters. Lee had allowed a .119 batting average against lefties among pitchers who had faced at least 75 left-handed batters. <br><br>Boone acknowledged the tactical nature of the decision, stating, “We’re all hands on deck trying to win, and I’m going to do what I think’s right for our team night in and night out. Not only on the short term, but the long term as well.” While Boone has occasionally pinch-hit for Grisham against tough left-handed pitching in close games, this was the first instance of pinch-hitting for Chisholm in such a scenario this season. The adjustments suggest that neither player is currently a guaranteed starter in the Yankees' lineup, reflecting the team's focus on maximizing run production and securing victories.