Social media is already buzzing with images of blue skies and palm trees, signaling the unofficial start of baseball season. A sizable group of Yankees players and prospects have begun workouts at the minor league complex in Tampa. With football wrapping up on Sunday night, all eyes now turn to spring training, which kicks off this week.
As the Yankees prepare for the 2025 season, five major questions loom over the team:
Who’s Manning the Infield?
Depending on the day, Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be playing either second or third base. General Manager Brian Cashman has suggested he’ll see time at third, while manager Aaron Boone envisions him primarily at second. Meanwhile, DJ LeMahieu, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Oswald Peraza are all in the mix for the starting job. Cashman has also hinted that the Yankees may still be looking for an upgrade at the position.
What’s Next for Jasson Dominguez and Giancarlo Stanton?
Both outfielders will play a crucial role in the Yankees’ lineup, but questions remain about their health and consistency.
Will Marcus Stroman Stay or Go?
The Yankees’ ability to make a move for a third baseman hinges on freeing up payroll, particularly Stroman’s $18.5 million salary. They struggled to find a trade partner earlier in the offseason, but with teams reassessing their pitching depth, the odds of dealing Stroman may have improved.
Can the New Guys Make an Impact?
This offseason, the Yankees brought in two former National League MVPs, Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt, 37, is a low-risk, high-reward signing on a one-year, $12 million deal. Even past his prime, he offers an upgrade at first base. Meanwhile, will Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch help Bellinger rediscover his power swing?
Will Jasson Dominguez Live Up to the Hype?
A highly touted prospect, Dominguez made an electrifying debut with four home runs in his first eight games before suffering an injury. Now, coming off Tommy John surgery, he’s looking to secure the starting left field job this spring.
Can the Yankees Bounce Back?
After losing Juan Soto to the Mets and falling to the Dodgers in the World Series, the Yankees are out to prove they can still contend. Defensive struggles and baserunning mistakes haunted them last year—will they have the firepower to overcome those issues and Soto’s departure?
Spring training is here, and the Yankees have plenty to figure out before Opening Day.
