The New York Yankees’ Spring training has been marred by injuries, leaving the team searching for answers to fill key positions. Giancarlo Stanton will start the season on the injured list with tennis elbow in both arms, while DJ LeMahieu’s departure after just two at-bats at the plate raises questions about third base. Additionally, rookie Luis Gil will not be part of the starting rotation.
This injury-ridden landscape forces manager Aaron Boone and General Manager Brian Cashman to reevaluate their roster, presenting opportunities for younger players and non-roster invitees. The team’s predicted 26-man Opening Day roster includes Austin Wells behind the plate, Paul Goldschmidt at first base, Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base, Anthony Volpe at shortstop, Oswaldo Cabrera at third base, Jasson Dominguez in left field, Aaron Judge in right field, Cody Bellinger in center field, and Everson Pereira as the designated hitter.
However, with Stanton on the injured list, a platoon system may be necessary to counter opponents’ starting pitchers. In this scenario, Pereira could get another chance at the big leagues after having a solid spring.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-26-man-roster-prediction-2-2025-injuries