Thinking back to Opening Day, what would have been harder to believe about where the Yankees would stand on April 27 – that they’d have a 9-13 record or that injuries wouldn’t be decimating the lineup?
Given the length of the Yankees injury list over the last few seasons, the fact that the 2021 season has so far been a relatively healthy one is one (maybe the only one not named Gerrit Cole?) positive takeaway of this year’s team.
But there are still a few pieces on the IL who are expected to play key roles this year:
Luke Voit
Voit reported to the alternative site in Scranton this week and began outside activity minus hitting for the first time since his surgery in late March.