Yankees Face 2025 Opener With Decimated Roster and 11 Players Injured

Key absences, including Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton, force reliance on young talent and reshaped rotation as the season begins.

Gerrit Cole is out for the season following Tommy John surgery, while Luis Gil will miss at least three months due to a lat strain.
Giancarlo Stanton remains sidelined indefinitely with elbow tendinitis, and DJ LeMahieu is not expected to return until May at the earliest.
The Yankees enter Opening Day with 11 players on the injured list, highlighting significant depth challenges across the roster.
Young players like Austin Wells, Jasson Dominguez, and Will Warren are stepping into critical roles to fill gaps left by injured veterans.
The reshaped rotation, led by Max Fried and Carlos Rodón, lacks depth, raising concerns about sustained competitiveness early in the season.