Yankees’ probable Opening Day lineup and pitching rotation for the 2025 MLB season

The New York Yankees kick off the 2025 MLB season on Thursday with their Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers at 3:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees are dealing with some tough situations heading into the new season as injuries and roster changes present challenges.

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Giancarlo Stanton is sidelined with elbow issues, and ace Gerrit Cole is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but despite that, general manager Brian Cashman remains optimistic about the team’s potential.

Yankees projected lineup 2025

The Yankees’ projected lineup features stars like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt, while rookies like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe offer upside. They’ll look to Bellinger to perform well with a stable rotation that includes Max Fried and Carlos Rodón in Cole’s absence.

Here is the projected lineup for the 2025 Yankees team:

1. Austin Wells, C (L)
2. Aaron Judge, RF (R)
3. Cody Bellinger, CF (L)
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B (R)
5. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B (L)
6. Anthony Volpe, SS (R)
7. Jasson Dominguez, LF (S)
8. Ben Rice, DH (L)
9. Oswaldo Cabrera, 3B (S)

Key additions for 2025 include Fried, Goldschmidt, and reliever Devin Williams, while notable departures include Juan Soto and Gleyber Torres.

Yankees’ projected 2025 pitching rotation

Injury concerns extend to key pitchers like Clarke Schmidt and Jonathan Loaisiga, as well as a few position players. Those injuries opened up opportunity for rookie Will Warren and veteran Carlos Carrasco.

1. Carlos Rodón, LHP
2. Max Fried, LHP
3. Marcus Stroman, RHP
4. Carlos Carrasco, RHP
5. Will Warren, RHP

Closer: Devin Williams, RHP

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Three main keys to success for the Yankees this season are: Bellinger’s impact on the offense, the health and performance of Fried and Rodón in the rotation, and improved fundamentals and balance across the team. The team may also look to bolster third base, outfield depth, and pitching through trades. Manager Aaron Boone enters his eighth season with an extension, with hopes of finally delivering a championship. Rodón will pitch on Opening Day when the Yankees face Milwaukee.

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