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Yankees Face Uncertain 2025 Season Following Gerrit Cole Injury and Roster Challenges

Key injuries and roster departures leave the Yankees struggling to maintain their competitive edge in a strengthened AL East.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Giancarlo Stanton #27 and Anthony Rizzo 48 of the New York Yankees in action against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 7-6.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 28: Erick Fedde #20 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates after an out in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on April 04, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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Overview

  • Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is sidelined for the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, leaving a major void in the Yankees' rotation.
  • The team has faced significant roster turnover, with Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres, and Clay Holmes leaving in free agency, and several key players still unsigned.
  • Injuries to Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Gil, and others during spring training have further strained the Yankees' depth heading into the season.
  • The Yankees' AL East rivals, including the Red Sox, Orioles, and Rays, have made key acquisitions or are regaining critical players, increasing competition within the division.
  • Fans and analysts are questioning General Manager Brian Cashman's reliance on aging veterans and expressing frustration over the team's lack of adaptability and depth.