During their 2019 season, the New York Yankees broke a new MLB record that many of their fans were not expecting: After third baseman Gio Urshela was diagnosed with a left groin injury last August, the Yankees became the first team ever to have 29 different players land on the IL in one season. As shocking as it sounds, the Yankees were still able to produce remarkably well and made a deep run into the postseason, coming up short against the Houston Astros in a 4-2 ALCS series defeat.
But ever since the World Series ended, Yankee fans knew they could build their excitement for next season, knowing that their star players would be back strong and healthy for a big year.