"We are an unserious organization" - Yankees fans puzzled after team inks relief pitcher Tim Mayza after struggling reliever released from Jays

After posting the best bullpen ERA in baseball last season, the Yankees' bullpen now claims the ninth-best figure in MLB. Over the past few weeks, that figure has dropped significantly. All told, the team's ERA since June 20 is 5.83, the second-lowest in MLB.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, GM Brian Cashman knows that improvements are needed. On Wednesday, the Yankees announced the signing of free agent reliever Tim Mayza.

"Yankees have signed Tim Mayza, which is who Aaron Judge hit home run No. 61 off of" - Talkin Yanks

A member of the Toronto Blue Jays since 2017, Mayza was the longest-tenured member of the team when he was released on July 5. Given the 32-year-old's struggles, Yankees fans are not exactly thrilled to call him the newest member of their ballclub.

A 6-foot-3 lefthander, Tim Mayza was having his worst year ever when the Jays released him. In eight appearances through the early stages of the season, the Pennsylvania native is 0-1, and his 22 earned runs allowed over 24.1 innings give him a sordid ERA figure of 8.03 on the season.

"More pitchers that give up homeruns.. great!" offered one fan.

"They’ve signed more bums during the season than they did in the offseason," chirped another.

"His 8+ era will fit in nicely," griped another commenter.

With the Yankees now having dropped 17 of their past 23, alarm bells are starting to sound in the Bronx. After leading its division for most of the season, Cashman's ballclub is now three games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

"Elite GM’ing by the worst GM in baseball. Continues to fail miserably at his job," another comment read.

"Lmaoooo yeaaa we in shambles," another fan lamented.

Another user said, "Dumpster diving."

The main reason for the acquisition of Tim Mayza is that the New York Yankees' bullpen is battered and bruised. Scott Effross, JT Brubaker, Cody Poteet and Clarke Schmidt are all on the IL and are not expected to return until after the All-Star break.

Tim Mayza hopes for fresh start with New York Yankees

In his final two games for Toronto, Mayza gave up seven earned runs against the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox without securing a single out. As Jays manager John Schneider claimed upon the 32-year-old's departure:

"His stuff isn't quite there really."

While the welcome carpet has not exactly been uncovered in the Bronx, at least Mayza now has a chance to start his season anew.