We’re less than a week away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, and some intriguing storylines promise to color the Yankees’ preparations for the 2023 season. Shortstop appears to be an open competition between Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza, with Anthony Volpe possibly being given a chance to impress in spring. Left field is also a competition, though it appears Brian Cashman is leaning toward awarding Aaron Hicks the starting role.
Finally, there’s the health of the Yankees’ fifth starter, Frankie Montas. The 2022 trade deadline acquisition is expected to miss the first month of the season to similar shoulder inflammation to caused him to miss two different stints of playing time last season.