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Yankees’ Aaron Boone announces Opening Day starter after Gerrit Cole injury

When news broke that Gerrit Cole would be out of action for the 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, fans of the New York Yankees wondered who would take the mound for their favorite club on opening day when the Bronx Bombers are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers later this month.

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / March 14

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon to start on Opening Day vs. Brewers

Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter on Friday by manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees open the season at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 27.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Will New York Yankees Really Not Add Another Pitcher to Their Staff?

There isn’t a team in baseball that has been bit by the injury bug as much as the New York Yankees this spring. Two of their projected Opening Day starters, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and third baseman DJ LeMahieu, are both going to begin the year on the injured list, creating voids to fill.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 14

Yankees announce Carlos Rodón as Opening Day starter

The New York Yankees have announced their Opening Day starter, as manager Aaron Boone told the media Friday that left-hander Carlos Rodón will get the start on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Will Warren News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 14

New York Yankees Pitching Prospect Will Warren Drew Trade Interest, Per Report

For all the blockbuster moves the New York Yankees made this winter, the one they didn't make could prove to be just as critical to their success in 2025.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Former New York Yankees All-Star Closer Named Opening Day Starter for Mets

A former New York Yankees All-Star reliever has officially made the transition to a starting role with the team's most hated rival and is their best option at the start of the year.

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Yankees Could Take a ‘Wait and See’ Approach with Devin Williams Contract

The New York Yankees kicked off their offseason by acquiring right-hander Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their first trade of the winter.

Marcus Stroman News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Yankees' $18 Million Countdown Starts With Every Pitch Marcus Stroman Throws

Marcus Stroman has $18 million reasons to rack up innings for the New York Yankees in 2025, but he insists he isn't considering it. After a drama-filled

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

New York Yankees Slugger Dealing With Calf Injury, Optimistic Return Set for Summer

Spring training has not been kind to the New York Yankees with injuries being the main storyline going into the season. After a strong winter, the Yankees have been ravaged by injuries so far.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Yankees Shopping for a Righty Power Bat, Not an Injury-Prone Old Friend

Speculation has circulated that the New York Yankees could bring back clubhouse favorite Anthony Rizzo. However, that is not happening. While Rizzo remains a free agent, multiple factors make a reunion highly unlikely, starting with the $6 million they already paid him just to walk away.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

New York Yankees Infielder's Contract Ranked Among MLB's Most Problematic Deals

With spring training coming to a close for the New York Yankees, they have a couple of glaring issues on their team heading into the new campaign. Despite it being a really strong offseason for the Yankees, injuries have really cooled expectations for 2025.

Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker / March 14

Did Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John?

Did Yankees' Gerrit Cole opt out knowing he needed Tommy John surgery?

Ultimately, Gerrit Cole got what he wanted. Whether the Yankees will regret their role in his deal remains to be seen.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14

Aaron Boone’s Max Fried spring training admission will catch fans’ attention

The New York Yankees have dealt with a lot of injuries in spring training. Their rotation has been savaged, with Luis Gil potentially out for month and Gerrit Cole out for the year.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14

Yankees turned down trade offers for promising starter over offseason

The New York Yankees have been ravaged with injuries this spring training. Giancarlo Stanton may need season-ending surgery, Luis Gil is out for months with a lat strain, and Gerrit Cole will miss the season recovering from Tommy John.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Could New York Yankees Rekindle Trade Interest with Rival After Stanton Injury?

The New York Yankees are dealing with a number of injuries both within the lineup and on the pitching staff. Staring down the barrel of a possible disaster of a season due to an offense which may not be able to produce and a starting rotation which is going to have a tough time making up for it if there's a lack of runs being scored.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Yankees Have Reportedly Reached out to the Padres for Pitching Help

With their ace Gerrit Cole undergoing season-ending elbow surgery and reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil out for at least three months, the New York Yankees have explored at least one top-tier option to replenish their rotation.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Top Prospect Shows Why The Yankees Still Believe in Him

On Thursday, Jasson Domínguez reminded the New York Yankees why he remains one of baseball's most intriguing young talents. Hours after manager Aaron Boone said that Dominguez would probably be his Opening Day left fielder, Dominguez showed the raw power and hitting potential that has had Yankees fans excited about him since he was 16 years old.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees get ‘optimistic’ potential injury return date

The New York Yankees have faced a tough stretch of injuries this offseason, with one of the most significant setbacks being Giancarlo Stanton’s ongoing battle with severe elbow issues.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / March 13

New York Yankees Get Excellent News Out of Gerrit Cole's Elbow Surgery

The New York Yankees got devastating news this week when it was revealed that ace Gerrit Cole would miss the entire season because of an elbow injury.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 13

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Despite panic about the team's pitching, the Yankees still have a high-end rotation.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for right-handed bat

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Ben Rice News / Empire Sports Media / March 12

Yankees’ young first baseman showing signs of breakout season

Ben Rice is someone who has been maligned early in his MLB career by bad luck, but the Yankees have seen some serious growth from the Dartmouth alumni this Spring.