Luis Gil may fill Yankees rotation spot amid Gerrit Cole injury
TAMPA — Lewis Gil was optioned out of camp on March 3, a deal that made sense given his potential for slow growth following Tommy John surgery. But a lot has changed over the past two weeks, with Gerrit Cole’s injury opening up a rotation spot and Gill showing some of the most viable players […]
Yankees facing these roster questions as season approaches
TAMPA — With just over a week until camp ends, the Yankees’ roster is still in development. Of course, there’s a race for a fifth starter and a few bullpen spots. However, the club probably has too many catchers, so it’s doubtful there’s any hope for backup infielder Brian Cashman & Co. Yankees catcher Jose […]
Joe Torre dons Yankees’ full uniform for first time in years
TAMPA — There was another nostalgic scene at Steinbrenner Field on Friday. He returned to Yankees camp wearing a Yankees uniform for the first time since Joe Torre stepped down as manager after the 2007 season. Torre arrived at the request of Aaron Boone, who called recently while the 83-year-old was at Dodgers camp in […]
Yankees’ Gleyber Torres continues hot spring with two more hits
Notable items from Friday’s Yankees game against the Grapefruit League: gray bar day Gleyber Torres’ strong performance at the plate continues, with the second baseman showing 2-for-2 hits in a 6-2 loss to the Pirates at Steinbrenner Field. Gleyber Torres smiles and receives congratulations from his teammates after hitting a solo home run during the […]
Yankees relieved Gerrit Cole doesn’t need surgery
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole flew from Los Angeles to Tampa on Friday, according to information from the Yankees, and the team didn’t want to talk publicly about the ace until they spoke to Cole in person. Cole is scheduled to enter the Yankees’ facility on Saturday. However, after Dr. Neal El-Attrache’s initial diagnosis determined that […]
Gerrit Cole can avoid Tommy John surgery in Yankees’ sigh of relief
Over the past few days, Aaron Boone has acknowledged the gravity of this moment multiple times. “Gerrit Cole,” the Yankees manager said twice, and no further explanation was necessary. The nightmare of spring is almost over, but Gerrit Cole is still expected to be the team’s ace this season. After Cole visited Dr. Neal El-Atrash […]
Yankees new outfielder Oscar Gonzalez throws two runners out at home
Notable items from Thursday’s Yankees’ Grapefruit League game: oscar winners Outfielder Oscar Gonzalez, acquired from the Guardians, had two runners on through the first three innings at home. Two strikes, the first of two innings when Mark Canha tried his hand and one later when Spencer Torkelson tried to make a tag from third base, […]
Jonathan Loaisiga could be new Yankees’ Michael King of bullpen
It appears the Yankees have at least found their first successor to Michael King. Jonathan Loaisiga said he has talked with the Yankees about pitching multiple innings with a few days of rest in between. King excelled at the job before becoming a starter (and then being traded to the Padres). Loaisiga, who made his […]
Alex Cora on how he thinks Alex Verdugo will fare with Yankees
TAMPA — Alex Verdugo and former Red Sox manager Alex Cora reunited Wednesday at Steinbrenner Field after the Yankees’ new outfielder knocked Cora out after his trade to the Bronx in December. At the time, Verdugo said he was looking forward to playing for Yankees manager Aaron Boone. [Boone] He has his players’ backs. You […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon looks good after Gerrit Cole injury news
TAMPA — The Yankees can hardly afford to rely on Carlos Rodon to perform again this season, with ace Gerrit Cole sidelined for at least a month or two, if not more, with an elbow injury. It is even truer because of this. So Rodon’s encouraging pitching in the fourth inning against the Red Sox […]