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.

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.