Spring Training Preview: New York Yankees

The biggest complaint from Yankees fans this offseason has been that the front office is simply "running it back." But when you’re coming off a season where you tied for the best record in the American League, is that really a bad thing?

Truthfully, the Yankees are doing a bit more than just maintaining the status quo. They have made small but meaningful additions, such as acquiring Ryan Weathers in a trade with the Miami Marlins.

More importantly, they will see the return of Gerrit Cole in May or June. Combined with their existing talent, the Yankees should boast one of the deepest rotations in the league. There is also plenty of optimism that potential young stars like Jasson Domínguez, Anthony Volpe, and Spencer Jones can take significant developmental leaps, adding even more firepower to an already stacked lineup.

Sure, critics can say the Yankees are just "running it back"—but that run could very well take them all the way to the World Series.

Projected Roster

Starting Lineup

• CF: Trent Grisham
• RF: Aaron Judge
• LF: Cody Bellinger
• 1B: Ben Rice
• DH: Giancarlo Stanton
• 2B: Jazz Chisholm Jr.
• C: Austin Wells
• SS: Jose Caballero
• 3B: Ryan McMahon

Starting Rotation

• SP1: Max Fried
• SP2: Cam Schlittler
• SP3: Will Warren
• SP4: Ryan Weathers
• SP5: Luis Gil

Key Bullpen Arms

• CL: David Bednar
• SU: Camilo Doval
• SU: Fernando Cruz