DJ LeMahieu, 3B 2. The first five were 40-man roster guys, with starter Lou Trivino followed by Wandy Peralta, Clay Holmes, Albert Abreu and Jimmy Cordero. At some point in the next week or so, the Yankees will deliver a presentation to Judge's representatives regarding a long-term contract extension. Plassmeyer gets the start in the road game Saturday against the Tigers. No, not really. If Judge stays healthy, hell likely be a contender for his first MVP Award. Although the two-time All-Star has impressive power and mashed 25 homers in 95 games with the Texas Rangers before a July trade, his propensity for strikeouts hurt his value. Yankees Mailbag: Managing the infield and Domnguez hype. frustrating and inconsistent 2021 campaign, the 32-year-old Hicks is an unreliable player. NYY vs. DET: Gerrit Cole vs Michael Lorenzen. Yes. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Here is what the Yankees postseason roster could look like if everyone gets healthy and stays healthy which, of course, is a big if that seems highly unlikely. With this same pitching staff (bullpen included), the Yankees posted the fifth best park-adjusted ERA in baseball last season. 1 Anthony Volpe, The 25 Most Surprising Seasons in Yankees History. Yankees Mailbag: Managing the infield and Domnguez hype. its realistic that we stay within the Yankees parameters. Guardians skipper Terry Francona was, of course, at the helm of the 2004 Curse-reversing Red Sox, while Boone played third base for Cleveland in 2005 and 06. Theres a lot of things that go into that evaluation and conversation -- input from coaches, the front office. Losing either to injury this year would thin the lineup real quick. Teams are set begin the season with two extra roster spots following the truncated spring training, which could put righty Albert Abreu on the Opening Day roster. Alec Bohm, 3B. In nine games (47.1 innings), he pitched to a 3.61 ERA, 5.45 FIP, and 4.45 xFIP. Heres our very early look at what we could see in October: THE SKINNY: The opposing starting pitcher will factor in what lineup manager Aaron Boone writes out, but this is the Yankees best offensive look. On Friday night, two days after coach Tom Thibodeau said this group is giving him fond flashbacks to those memorable. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson . Gleyber Torres hit a walk-off HR in the first game on Sunday. Clarke Schmidt, competing for a job in the starting rotation, and Anthony Volpe, who is trying . "(Kiner-Falefa has) got a chance to be a good player. Heres how it shakes out: 1. Their pitching was underrated. Again, the bottom of the Yankees lineup isnt exactly deep, nor is it too imposing. The three-time All-Star hit .247 with 26 home runs, 72 RBI, and 26 doubles in 135 games for the Minnesota Twins last season, and hell bring added pop to New Yorks lineup. That means that getting rid of Josh Donaldson ($21.75 million), Aaron Hicks ($10.79 million), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (~$6.5 million) and Gleyber Torres (~$10 million) simply needs to happen. Unfortunately, there is no Yankees broadcast of todays action against Pittsburgh, though you can watch the action on AT&T SportsNet if you happen to live in the Pittsburgh market (or if youre outside the Yankees market, you can watch MLB.tv). Abreu has tossed a couple of scoreless innings in spring action, and the righty is out of Minor League options. The New York Yankees schedule will carry this team through a 2022 MLB season with expectations set upon this team reaching the World Series. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. ESPN at 1:05 PM. Relief pitchers (8): Albert Abreu, Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, Michael King, Jonathan Loisiga, Ron Marinaccio, Wandy Peralta, Lou TrivinoTheres probably one spot up for grabs at the back end of the bullpen. Gerrit Cole is entering his fourth season with the Bombers. Loisiga had a monster breakout season a year ago and is one of those guys with stuff so lively it makes you wonder how anyone ever gets a hit. New York Daily News | James OConnell: Spring training is already underway for most teams, but the Yankees will take the field for the first time today against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two starts vs. Cleveland this year. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Schmidt's dealt with a series of elbow issues the last few years and Garca had a disaster 2021 that saw him allow 73 runs and 21 homers in 90 2/3 Triple-A innings. There's no discount, and the Bryant and Semien contracts suggest Judge can reasonably seek seven years and $200-plus million. Odds and lines subject to change. The New York Yankees (99-63) will take on the Houston Astros (106-56) on Monday. After injuries limited Stanton to 41 of a possible 222 games between the 2019-20 seasons, the four-time All-Star hit .273 with 35 home runs and 97 RBI across 139 outings last year. The Yankees can still add to. Add in absorbing the $50 million remaining on Donaldson's contract, punting offense at catcher, and not bringing in any pitching despite an emphasis on run prevention, and you get an an offseason ripe for second-guessing. They pitch well, have an elite closer, good starting pitching, theyre adept at putting the ball in play and athletic.. Physically, at this point, hes in a much better place than he was a year ago.. He is even on schedule to work in Spring Training games. Giancarlo Stanton, RF 5. Behind Cole the Yankees have the steady and reliable Montgomery, and then a group of starters with upside but also some sort of lingering concern. Explain that one, Brian Cashman! In 31 appearances (29 starts) in 2022, Keller went 5-12 with a 3.91 ERA, 3.88 FIP, and 138 strikeouts in 159 innings. This team isnt far off. If it doesn't, this winter will be viewed as a missed opportunity for years to come. Yankees' Wandy Peralta Strikes out Batter in 20 Seconds. Last season he finished fourth in the voting. Shortstop (2): Oswald Peraza, Isiah Kiner-FalefaThe Yankees are already considering what they might do if Peraza, the clubs No. Five of the very best shortstops in baseball were free agents (Semien, Javier Bez, Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Trevor Story), and there was a high-end first baseman who fits those needs available in free agency (Freddie Freeman) and another via trade (Matt Olson). IKFs most significant issue will likely be discipline, especially after he only drew 28 walks in 158 games in 2021. It may just be one guy that makes it very clear to all of us, and it's obvious.". Anthony Rizzo (1B), 2. Yankees 4, Nationals 2: Walk-off Wednesday, Spring training is more important than you think, The Yankees Top 10 Prospects: No. Guardians: Thankfully, theyll have two days to rest before Tuesday nights opener. I don't want contract talks or extensions and all that talk to be a distraction throughout the year. Odds & lines subject to change. Cole was sharp, and the King has returned. The club has most of its team from 2022 returning for 2023. Visit ESPN to view the New York Yankees team roster for the current season Gleyber Torres (2B). Gleyber Torres, 2B 4. Jameson Taillon would be lined up to start a Game 4, if necessary, if the Yankees lead the series, 2-1. That clears around $47 million, which would theoretically allow Judges $35-$40 million AAV to slide right in. 01 Mar 2023 19:08:44 pic.twitter.com/hXJl8tk9cs. The 2015 AL MVP winner last saw action at first in 2018, when he still played for the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time All-Star who hit .275 with 62 home runs, 167 RBI, and 42 doubles from 2018-19? 7) CF Michael . Kris Bryant turned 30 in January and signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies. Left field and shortstop will reportedly be decided via open competition, and well see 80 percent of the competitors today. The Yankees will wrap up their series with the Rangers with LeMahieu leading off. Like Sportscasting on Facebook. The New York Yankees declined a meeting with Bryce Harper in free agency before he went to the Phillies. "We stayed in touch and evaluated all the market availabilities through trade and free agencies, and then placed our bets," Cashman said earlier this week. What does the future hold for the New York Yankees? Here's our very early look at what we could see in October: STARTING LINEUP 1. Believe it or not it was Michael King who struggled in Game 2, allowing two runs in relief in the seventh inning in a 4-2 loss. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Thirteen years later, the lineup will understandably look much different, in large part because zero players remain from that 2009 title team. Domingo German (R) vs Nationals . Yankees' dream Opening Day lineup for 2023 season By Thomas Carannante Nov 9, 2022 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: American League All-Star Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks. AL single-season record with 62 home runs, will not be a part of the Yankees' roster. That would have them beginning their playoff run with a best-of-five Division Series. They're banking on those same pitchers performing the same way in 2022. NEW YORK This is the time of year most baseball contenders get better, and the Yankees did it in a big way prior to Tuesdays trade deadline. The Athletics are in fire sale mode and either Sean Manaea (a rental) or Frankie Montas (two years of team control) would slot in nicely behind Cole and Montgomery. The Yankees are monitoring the 5th rotation spot closely: The clear-cut favorites are Clarke Schmidt and Domingo German, both of whom have started spring training on a high note. It's a tricky spot, because the Yankees want to give Severino and Taillon and Cortes a chance to pitch to their abilities, but you always want to add more depth too. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Ron Marinaccio is unavailable for this round due to a stress reaction in his right shin. No Lineup Released. For updates, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Here is the starting lineup for the Phils game in Clearwater: Dalton Guthrie, Nick Castellanos, Scott Kingery and Kody Clemens are in the other split-squad lineup against the Tigers. Its just fallen victim to poor supplementary moves or unforeseen regressions. While last year he came into spring camp unsure of his role, with DJ LeMahieu being talked about as the everyday 2B . A portion of the team will stay in Clearwater to face the Yankees while the others make the trip to Lakeland to face the Tigers. The Yankees travel to Bradenton to complete their first week of spring exhibitions, where they are set to take on Pirates. In 31 appearances (29 starts) in 2022, Keller went 5-12 with a 3.91 ERA, 3.88 FIP, and 138 strikeouts in 159 innings. These moves certainly will change the look of the Yankees roster come October when they head into postseason ball for the fifth year in a row. If Cashman can undo his Donaldson/Hicks mistakes and get a starter/couple relievers for Torres, itll be a job well done. 3) DH Aaron Hicks. MLB News: Oswald Peraza will fight for starting SS position with the Yankees Venezuelan prospect Oswald Peraza is ready to be the New York Yankees' starting shortstop in the Major Leagues, having . The Bombers have more depth after welcoming several key figures back in recent weeks, including Matt Carpenter, who should be available to DH or pinch-hit during the ALDS. Josh Donaldson leads things off with a big blast. Top Yankees prospect Anthony Volpe led off the game with a . Although he turns 33 in August, Rizzo is still a patient hitter who should benefit from Yankee Stadiums short porch in right field. The only free agent blockbuster upgrades available will be Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, Xander Bogaerts and Brandon Nimmo. Hypothetical: It's August 1, 2023, and 3-4-5 in the Yankees starting lineup is same as tonight's: Cabrera-Bader-Volpe. Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domnguez are opening eyes, but is that enough to accelerate timetables and force a trip north to New York? Were trying to make the best decisions moving forward, as far as trying to project in the short term and the projected long term, manager Aaron Boone said. Yankees V Pirates: Lineup, where to watch, key players; The Yankees are monitoring the 5th rotation spot closely: The clear-cut favorites are Clarke Schmidt and Domingo German, both . Or the lethargic, error-prone infielder who hit a lowly .256 with only 12 home runs over the last two years? The Yankees owe Cole, Stanton, Hicks, and LeMahieu a combined $83 million per year through 2025, meaning a Judge extension would likely push them to $110 million for five players from 2023-25. Josh Naylor, 1B5. Guardians: With Gerrit Cole starting Game 1 for the Yankees, Cleveland is sticking with a similar batting order as the one it used against Rays righty Tyler Glasnow on Saturday. 4) C Jose Trevino. Sportsnaut provides the latest game picks, record. Abreu, a former top prospect who got big outs at times last year, is out of minor-league options and must pass through waivers to be sent to Triple-A. Since this offseason doesnt offer immediate fill-in expensive FA needs, Cashman needs to work a mini overhaul and make this the reality. They played yesterday. The Yankees have their "A" team starting in this one and all Show more . Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Judge indicated he has set an Opening Day deadline for an extension. The changes everyone expected? Yankees have wild plans for IKF assuming he loses the starting shortstop job; Yankees News: Gleyber Torres's tooth forces him out, reserve catcher goes down . Higashioka, the teams primary backup since 2020, will likely split reps with Ben Rortvedt, a former Twins catcher. Regardless, this Yankees roster is so loaded that there will be bruised feelings because position players who are used to starting will be sitting the bench and pitchers with good numbers will be left off the 26-man roster. The New York Yankees will tentatively open the 2022 season with a lineup featuring no players who were active major-leaguers when the team last won the World Series. Honestly, the dream here is general manager Brian Cashman clearing wasteful players on the payroll so the team is able to pay Judge what he deserves and figure out ways to upgrade in order to not repeat 2020, 2021 and 2022. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Here is the starting lineup for the Phils' game in Clearwater: 1. Higashioka is leaving the Yankees next week to join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The former Yankee has a 3.75 ERA over 32 starts this season, with a career-high 195 strikeouts over 182 1/3 innings. There's still plenty of time left, but here's our second attempt at projecting the Yankees' Opening Day roster: Catcher (2): Jose Trevino, Kyle Higashioka. Higashioka has earned rave reviews for his pitch framing, which at least works in his favor. Trevino was an American League All-Star and a Gold Glove Award winner last season, when he recorded career highs in games (115), runs (39), hits (83), homers (11) and RBIs (43). Subject to change. Anthony Volpe looked great for the Yankees over the weekend; can he break into the starting lineup in the Bronx? Meanwhile, the pitching staff, including WCS starters Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie, continues to be consistent for the club. Manager Aaron Boone will have a wide variety of options for how to line up his club next season. This Yankees lineup that was announced for today is gonna be the opening day lineup and i wanna vomit and before @justinbriganti3 comes at me im only saying this because of pereza not starting. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The Yankees needed to improve their infield defense and also diversify a lineup that included too many swing-and-miss righties. Yankees: It hasnt all been Judge. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, (SS), 9. ET. The depth options includes righty Luis Gil, who was impressive at times in spot start duty last season, as well as fellow prospects Clarke Schmidt and Deivi Garca. Our early projection of the Yankees' postseason starting lineup doesn't include either outfielder Aaron Hicks (left) or third baseman Josh Donaldson (right).AP. Its just what it is. Breaking News. If the Yankees are going to lose any game in this series, it's more likely to be Tuesday's matchup with Oakland ace Frankie Montas on the mound. Austin Hedges, C9. They put ALU/WOOD on one line. Route 33 closed after major crash involving multiple vehicles March 1, 2023 at 12:20 pm lineup. We go over when and how to watch this years Revolution pay-per-view from San Francisco. 01 Mar 2023 15:01:22 Hes had just one-third of an inning of postseason experience, recording one out with Cleveland in 2020. Rather than flex their financial muscle and/or trade top prospects, the Yankees passed on all those players and settled for the sixth-best available shortstop and the third-best available first baseman. Rays. First baseman (1): Anthony RizzoRizzo, who re-signed with the Yankees in November, said that his problematic back feels great, and he aims to keep it that way with a diligent maintenance program. THE SKINNY: The Yankees probably will go with a four-man bench and 13 pitchers, which is the limit and one below the 14 arms that they carried in their last Division Series, a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. Hes 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA and 23 Ks in 24.0 IP over five starts. Although he lacks power, he hit 25 doubles, three triples, and stole 20 bases for the Texas Rangers last season. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Guardians hurlers enter the ALDS on an 18-inning scoreless streak. 2. The Yankees also have three young, promising shortstops, including Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe, in addition to veteran shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Someone will get hurt, it's inevitable, and the Yankees will be glad they have that extra arm when they do. Aaron Hicks is out of the lineup after playing in Game 2 of the doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. Matt Carpenter, DH 6. You only have a certain amount of money to spend, and once you fill those needs you keep moving.". Third baseman (1): Josh DonaldsonThough Donaldson hit just .222 with 15 homers and 62 RBIs in 132 games, Boone recently said that he is not far removed from 2021, when he was still a wrecking ball, adding that he believes the veteran had a strong winter. Subscribe to Phillies Talk:Apple Podcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Phillies lineup for todays spring training opener. Steven Kwan, LF2. 0 coins. With Judge returning to the club, here's a look at the Yankees' projected starting lineup for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes Jr. (0-0, 1.29) today, as the hybrid starter/relief pitcher has allowed just three runs in 21 innings this year. Myles Straw, CF. Eligibility restrictions apply. Advertisement Coins. A win on Monday will get the Yankees to 20 wins before reaching the 30-game mark. The New York Yankees will tentatively open the 2022 season with a lineup featuring no players who were active major-leaguers when the team last won the World Series. So, when talking about a dream lineup, what does that even look like? FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: Kenley Jansen is notoriously slow between pitches. Yankees lineup: Full batting order vs. Rangers on Monday, May 9. Judge and Stanton stayed healthy and mashed last year, and the Yankees were still 10th in the league in runs. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Reynolds turned down a six-year . Yankees 9, Pirates 1: Bombers . At long last, the Gary Sanchez era is over. Brandon Marsh, CF. Around the Empire: Yankees news - 2/25/23, Yankees 3, Tigers 5: Michael King is back, baby. There's not much certainty there. Judge played 148 games in 2021, his most since seeing action in 155 outings during his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2017. Yankees fans are conditioned to this team not making the move that propels them above the rest. We know Gerrit Cole will be on the mound, toeing the. Here's what he told the New York Post's Dan Martin when he reported to spring training two weeks ago: "If we're able to talk and get something done in spring training before the season starts, that would be ideal, especially since this is an important year," Judge said in his first comments of the spring. DJ LeMahieu, who missed the 2022 postseason due to injury, should be good to go by Opening Day. Following is a in-depth look at that lineup and the team that earned the nickname of the Bronx. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming . Aaron Judge, CF 3. Boone was happy with what he saw from Corts on Thursday, at the live batting practice session at Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees Opening Day lineup that year included the likes of All-Star shortstop Derek Jeter, new first baseman Mark Teixeira, and fan-favorite designated hitter Hideki Matsui. But can he bounce back after a horrific string of postseason starts? It had appeared to be Severinos spot in the rotation, but hell start the first of a two-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays tomorrow. With that, we have our first official. If things work out, the 25-year-old will be a prime candidate for AL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Judging by Statcasts Pitch Tempo data, which measures the median time between pitch releases, Jonathan Loisiga took the longest time between pitches with the bases empty. Starting lineups: Nats vs. Yankees in Tampa By Mark Zuckerman Nationals March 01, 2023, 9:00am Comments TAMPA - The Nationals' spring relocation from remote Viera to centrally located West. Yankees ' Gleyber Torres is taking matters into his own hands this season.