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Injuries Threaten Yankees and Mets Ahead of MLB Season

Key players on both New York teams face significant setbacks as spring training reveals roster vulnerabilities.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres prepares to throw a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park on October 01, 2024 in San Diego, California.
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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Erick Fedde #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 06, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida.
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 6: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 6, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona.

Overview

  • Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is awaiting further tests on a right elbow injury that could require season-ending surgery.
  • Luis Gil, the Yankees' 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, is sidelined with a lat strain expected to keep him out until at least midseason.
  • The Mets will be without catcher Francisco Alvarez for 6-8 weeks following surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.
  • Additional Yankees injuries include severe elbow tendinitis for Giancarlo Stanton and a calf strain for DJ LeMahieu, both of which may impact their availability for Opening Day.
  • Both teams face challenges in maintaining depth, with aging rosters and limited reinforcements raising concerns about their ability to compete effectively in the upcoming season.