The New York Yankees, while currently in contention for the Wild Card, have some major hurdles to overcome to finish strong in the 2023 regular season. With several injuries plaguing the team, young players will need to step up.
A Battle for the Wild Card
The Yankees are firmly in the mix to fight their way back in the Wild Card, currently trailing by four games. The next few weeks are crucial, and the young talent on the team will have to play a significant role.
- Yankees finally get star bullpen arm back and he’s looking electric
- Yankees’ rookie shortstop setting the stage for a bright future
- Yankees place veteran starter on injured list, call up rookie pitcher as replacement
Injury Woes: A Struggling Starting Rotation
The starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries:
- Domingo German: Placed on the restricted list
- Carlos Rodon: Dealing with a left hamstring issue
- Nestor Cortés: Re-injured the left rotator cuff, expected to miss the remainder of the season
- Frankie Montas: Missing the entire season, not yet throwing in bullpen sessions
Nestor Cortés: A Significant Loss
Cortés’s injury is particularly disheartening.