The Yankees’ offensive outlook for 2025 already looks shaky, and the season hasn’t even started. Losing Juan Soto is a nightmare that no single move can fix, but general manager Brian Cashman has tried to patch things together with Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. While those additions are helpful, they don’t come close to replicating Soto’s impact.
It’s a reality the Yankees are going to have to live with unless they find another major bat. But even beyond Soto’s absence, there’s another dark cloud looming over the offense—injuries.
Stanton’s Health Woes Create Even More Problems
Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms, an issue that followed him into camp and is already putting his availability in doubt.