The Yankees were able to make key trades for outfielder Cody Bellinger and closer Devin Williams. The Yankees also acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and pitcher Max Fried to the active roster. Additionally, the front office picked up numerous players to the bullpen and lineup via free agency and trade to strengthen the depth of the roster.
After Fried, the Yankees rotation isn’t the best by any measure. Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman will follow the lefty. They have a few options for the final rotation spot. Eyes will be locked on those candidates for the rest of Spring Training.
This was a week ago at LECOM Park in Bradenton where the Yankees were in the process of dismantling a seemingly overmatched Pirates team, 12-3, and a couple of scouts were discussing the 2025
The Yankees have lost two more pitchers to injuries ahead of opening day. The pressure will now mount on Cole and Fried.
It won’t be remembered as his Yankees debut, but Max Fried said he felt “a little kick of adrenaline” as he made the long walk from the right-field bullpen to the mound on Monday evening at George M.