TheNew York Yankees are facing a season in which they will try to convince all of baseball that they are back-something they have been attempting for the last 17 years if we count from their most recent World Series title.
That’s how complicated the situation is for the team as they prepare for Spring Training 2026, placing many of their hopes on Aaron Judge while dealing with uncertainty surrounding the health of two of their best starting pitchers.
Can the Yankees hold on for a while?
This is a huge-and deeply worrying-question for the Yankees front office.
The current Yankees rotation, made up of [NAMES], is one of the biggest concerns weighing on manager Aaron Boone.
The first few months-perhaps even until the MLB All-Star break-will be crucial to determine whether they remain alive in the MLB postseason race. It’s worth remembering they play in a highly competitive division where the Toronto Blue Jays are projected to win it, and the Boston Red Sox have improved their roster significantly and will put up a real fight.
If they fall behind the division lead early, the Yankees will have to compete against the entire American League just to secure a Wild Card spot. And even though the MLB season hasn’t started yet, that kind of pressure can be exhausting.
We also have to consider how much patience there will be within the organization. The Yankees front office has surely already communicated what they expect from Aaron Boone and his staff, but the Yankees fanbase is the one that worries me the most.
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