With the Yankees clinging to a minuscule chance of making the postseason, the team has understandably turned their eyes towards 2024, letting go of veterans in order to give additional playing time to the youngsters. That said, the year isn’t over yet, and while the team’s chances of raising a championship flag over the stadium seem about as likely as winning the lottery on a ticket found in the sewer, individual players have the opportunity to add some hardware to their own personal collections.
Gerrit Cole and his quest for his first career Cy Young Award after five top-5 finishes (including two times as the runner-up) has garnered the majority of the attention, but buzz has been building around Anthony Volpe’s chance at becoming the second straight American League rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove.