We’ll establish this very early: The New York Yankees are and should be the American League favorites in 2025.
This despite the Bronx Bombers getting thoroughly outclassed by the Dodgers in the World Series, going down in five games. This after losing Juan Soto, a fan favorite and difference maker in 2024, to the crosstown rival New York Mets. AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is out three months with a sore shoulder and DJ LeMahieu isn’t right yet either. Giancarlo Stanton is down with, get ready, tennis elbow.
And just for an extra gut shot, Gerrit Cole just had Tommy John surgery and is out for the season.