The overall strength of the Yankees’ farm system has made this rebuild about as smooth a process as possible. In recent seasons, hitters dominated the top prospect lists, but that appears to be changing. The success of the Yankees’ hitting prospects has allowed them to make a more concerted effort to bolster their pitching ranks, and it shows. Even without Jorge Guzman, who is expected to head out in the trade for Giancarlo Stanton, the strength of the team’s farm system is now on the mound, and it could pay dividends for years to come.
The Yankees’ lineup looks pretty set in stone for 2018.