Overview
- Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' ace, will miss the entire 2025 season and potentially part of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
- The Yankees are exploring internal replacements, with top pitching prospect Will Warren emerging as a strong candidate following an impressive spring training performance.
- General Manager Brian Cashman has expressed reluctance to trade top prospects or take on significant payroll, limiting external options for bolstering the rotation.
- Other injuries, including those to Luis Gil and Giancarlo Stanton, have further strained the Yankees' depth and highlighted challenges for their roster heading into the season.
- Despite setbacks, analysts believe the Yankees still have the talent to compete, with a strong lineup and promising young players like Clarke Schmidt and Jasson DomÃnguez.