Just one month after finding a new MLB home with the Atlanta Braves, former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo now faces competition from a former MVP.

Barring any massive roster moves, young slugger Ben Rice has positioned himself to start at first base in 2026. The Yankees still have a Giancarlo Stanton-sized problem at designated hitter, and there are no indications Rice will start seeing reps at third base.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is very good at baseball — this we know. But the defending American League MVP is on a torrid pace this season, leading the majors in batting average (.410), wins above replacement (3.

You can get in touch with Noah by emailing [email protected] The New York Yankees added some much-needed starting pitching depth this week. According to the team's transaction log, the Yankees signed veteran right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

After fracturing his left ankle during an awkward slide in Monday night's win in Seattle, New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle fracture ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Mariners.

New York Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera is taken from the field by ambulance after injuring his leg while scoring a run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) AP

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was driven off the field in an ambulance after suffering a gruesome left ankle injury Monday, May 12.

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets play a three game series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The games will take place from on Friday, May 16, 2025, to Sunday, May 18, 2025.

The Tigers roar into the top three this week, while the Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams.

He appears healthy and ready to make his season debut, and manager Aaron Boone said he will move to second base with Peraza shouldering the bulk of starts at third base. LeMahieu won four Gold Glove awards at second but has only made 44 starts there since the start of the 2022 season.

The New York Yankees could opt for more at-bats for their young slugger after Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury in this scenario.