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Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt: Expected back Thursday or Friday
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he expects Goldschmidt (back) to return to the lineup Thursday or Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Goldschmidt had to depart Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Blue Jays due to a sore back, which is an injury he'd been battling through for a few days. As long as the veteran first baseman avoids a setback, there's no worry about his Opening Day readiness.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Slated for live BP on Thursday
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Schmidt (shoulder) is slated to throw a live batting practice session Thursday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
The Yankees had left open the possibility that Schmidt would start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, but the team has opted to have him throw in a more controlled setting instead. Schmidt should be able to get in a start after that, whether it's in Grapefruit League play or in a minor-league game. The hope is that Schmidt will be ready for his season debut April 3 versus the Diamondbacks, but Boone said it's not a guarantee.
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Yankees' J.C. Escarra: In line to serve as backup catcher
Escarra has a "stranglehold" on the Yankees' backup catcher job behind starter Austin Wells, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Escarra has crushed the ball this spring, sporting a 1.032 OPS with three home runs in 14 Grapefruit League contests. The 29-year-old is on the 40-man roster but will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Ben Rice will also be on the Opening Day roster and is capable of catching, but he's likely to focus mostly on designated hitter duties.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Nearing live action
Schmidt (shoulder) could start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game at the Phillies, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
There were positive reports after Schmidt threw a 24-pitch bullpen session Monday and again Tuesday morning, as Schmidt noted his shoulder felt good the day after. Even if cleared to be in the season-opening rotation, the right-hander would likely have some workload limitations early on, as manager Aaron Boone admitted Tuesday that "he's obviously not going to be built up," per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Schmidt staying behind in Florida to get stretched out for an extra week or two at the start of the season is also being considered.
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Yankees' Ben Rice: Continues to mash
Rice went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
Rice has homered in back-to-back games as he continues to build his case for a spot on the club's Opening Day roster. He slotted in behind the dish Monday after serving as the designated hitter Sunday, putting his versatility on full display. Rice would likely get looks at first base, catcher and in the DH spot if he were to make the big-league club out of camp.
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Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt: Departs game with sore back
Goldschmidt was removed from Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Blue Jays due to a sore back, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Goldschmidt said he's been battling through the injury for a few days. He went 0-for-1 with a walk before exiting. Goldschmidt expressed no concern that the injury might affect his Opening Day availability, so consider him day-to-day. He's produced a 1.077 OPS with three home runs so far this spring.
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Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Throwing live BP Monday
Hamilton (infection) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Hamilton has yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game because of an infection, but if he gets through Monday's session without any issues he should be cleared for games later this week. The Yankees remain hopeful that Hamilton will be ready in time for Opening Day.
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Yankees' Jake Cousins: Throwing out to 90 feet
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Cousins (forearm) has extended his throwing distance off flat ground to 90 feet, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Cousins has yet to pitch in a game this spring while recovering from a right forearm strain, and since he's not yet throwing off a mound, he seems unlikely to make an appearance before the Yankees' Grapefruit League slate comes to a close. As a one-inning reliever, Cousins won't require much ramp-up time once he's deemed ready to face hitters, but he's still ticketed for a stint on the injured list to begin the season.
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Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Resumes hitting
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that LeMahieu has resumed hitting and is "moving the needle" in his progress from a left calf strain, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
LeMahieu is a little more than two weeks removed from suffering the injury and has begun the process of easing back into baseball activities. He doesn't appear to be particularly close to being ready for game action, however, so LeMahieu remains without a clear timeline for making his 2025 debut. Oswaldo Cabrera is expected to open the season as the Yankees' primary third baseman.
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Yankees' Carlos Carrasco: Likely to secure rotation spot
Carrasco is likely to open the season in the Yankees' rotation, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
In camp as a non-roster invitee, Carrasco has pitched well during Grapefruit League action, holding a 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB over 11 innings. Injuries to Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat) have opened up two spots in the Yankees' rotation. Marcus Stroman is expected to fill one of the spots, and it sounds like Carrasco might be favored over Will Warren to occupy the other.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Expects to be ready for first start
Schmidt (shoulder) said he felt "great" during a 24-pitch bullpen session Monday and expects to be ready to make his season debut April 3 against the Diamondbacks, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
Schmidt threw a bullpen session instead of a scheduled Grapefruit League start because he's had some trouble bouncing back in between outings. However, Schmidt doesn't look to be in danger of missing his first turn through the rotation once the regular season begins.
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Yankees' Sean Hermann: Available bullpen option Monday
The Yankees list Hermann (elbow) as an available option out of the bullpen for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Hermann won't necessarily be used in the game, but his inclusion on the lineup card indicates that he's back to full health after missing the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old right-hander will likely begin the 2025 campaign at High-A Hudson Valley or Single-A Tampa.
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Yankees' Trent Grisham: Flashing power this spring
Grisham went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a Grapefruit League loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Grisham's second-inning solo shot was his third homer of the spring. That's tied for the team lead with eight other players, and Grisham has reached that mark in just 23 plate appearances. The veteran outfielder also boasts a .294/.435/.824 slash line with five walks, though he's struck out seven times. Grisham is slated to serve as New York's fourth outfielder during the coming campaign.
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Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: Belts second spring homer
Cabrera went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Sunday in a Grapefruit League victory against the Rays.
Cabrera reached in all four of his plate appearances, and his performance was highlighted by a solo shot to left-center field in the fourth inning. Though he played first base in the contest, Cabrera could fill in as New York's starting third baseman with DJ LeMahieu likely to open on the IL due to a left calf strain. Cabrera has proved worthy of a chance to start with his play this spring, as he's slashing .333/.405/.515 with two homers, three RBI, five runs and a stolen base over 37 plate appearances.
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Yankees' Ben Rice: Making strong case for roster spot
Rice went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League win over Tampa Bay.
Rice batted leadoff in the spring game and played the entire contest at DH. His big hit was a two-run blast to left-center field in the fourth inning. That marked the second homer in three days for Rice, and he has five hits during that span. The 26-year-old is competing for a spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster as the backup first baseman behind Paul Goldschmidt, and he could also log significant time at DH with Giancarlo Stanton (elbows/calf) having no timeline for his return.
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Yankees' Mark Leiter: On track for Opening Day
Leiter (back) said he felt good during his bullpen session Sunday and expects to be ready for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
It was reported earlier Sunday that Leiter didn't throw his live batting practice session as scheduled, but he still ended up taking the mound. The right-hander has been slowed the past few days by the back issue but could be good to go for the start of the season.
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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Shoulder soreness crops up
Schmidt won't start Monday's spring game as scheduled due to shoulder soreness, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander has been having some issues in his recovery between outings, with manager Aaron Boone saying that Schmidt has not been "getting all the way back to how he normally would." According to Erik Boland of Newsday, Schmidt isn't headed for medical testing and is still expected to throw a bullpen session Monday, so it's possible he's ready to go for the start of the season.
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Yankees' Mark Leiter: Doesn't throw bullpen Sunday
Leiter (back) did not throw his scheduled bullpen session Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Leiter was scheduled to pitch against the Tigers on Thursday, but he was scratched due to a back injury. It's unclear whether his absence Sunday morning was due to aggravating the injury. Leiter was traded by the White Sox to the Yankees in late July, and across 21.2 regular-season innings with the Bronx Bombers he posted a 4.98 ERA and 1.71 WHIP.
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Yankees' Mark Leiter: Managing back injury
Leiter didn't pitch as scheduled Thursday against the Tigers due to a back injury, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Leiter's injury doesn't seem to be anything too serious, but the Yankees are choosing to be cautious with the righty. He's slated to face hitters in a live batting practice session Sunday, and if all goes well he could return to playing in the Grapefruit League soon.
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Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: Back in lineup
Cabrera (illness) will start in right field and bat fourth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
An illness has prevented Cabrera from playing since Thursday, but a couple days of rest has him ready to return to action Saturday. The 26-year-old has had a relatively nice camp, going 8-for-28 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored over 10 games.
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2024 Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team |
.248 (8th) |
815 (3rd) |
237 (1st) |
3.74 (6th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| P. Goldschmidt 1B Paul Goldschmidt 1B | Back |
| C. Schmidt SP Clarke Schmidt SP | Shoulder |
| L. Gil SP Luis Gil SP | Lat |
| G. Cole SP Gerrit Cole SP | Elbow |
| G. Stanton DH Giancarlo Stanton DH | Elbow |
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