Left field is the Yankees’ biggest weakness. He’s a free agent after this season, so he’s even more incentivized to come back strong. He’s projected to come back in May after being sidelined for the next six weeks. Harrison Bader was a postseason monster but will start the season on the IL with an oblique injury. He’s a prime candidate to benefit from the shift ban, so we should expect a great year out of the 33-year-old. He tied his personal-best mark for home runs with 32 but hit. The Yankees brought back Anthony Rizzo to man first base after a great season in pinstripes. The Yankees may opt for a “closer by committee,” as only a few of these pitchers have recorded saves in their careers. That said, it’s currently unclear who will close most games. From top to bottom, manager Aaron Boone has relievers he can depend on. The upside is enormous, but the downside is gut-wrenching. When healthy, this is a fantastic group of starting pitchers. Warren and Garcia are both prospects who could end up making an impact for the Yankees. German has a higher floor, but Schmidt has more upside. With him out, the battle for the fifth starter will be between Domingo German and Clarke Schmidt, who are both receiving rave reviews during spring training. Frankie Montas is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Those four pitchers should shoulder the load for the Yankees in 2023. 94 mph strike looking /hCbpnwt4aW- Jomboy June 12, 2021
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