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Yankees Need Offensive Boost
Yankees seek lineup upgrades after playoff exit.
In brief
Yankees seek lineup upgrades after playoff exit. Yankees aim to improve offense after 2025 playoff loss. Originally reported by Mlb.
Yankees playoff exit
Yankees lost playoff series after Trent Grisham struck out in Game 3.
“This has been twice now where the offense just hasn’t lived up to their end of the bargain and gotten the deal done”
Offensive shortcomings
Offense ranked 11th with .720 OPS and 739 runs despite 223 homers.
Teruaki Sato potential
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato with 39 homers and 106 RBIs could join Yankees.
Austin Wells situation
Austin Wells struggled with .186 batting average and cervical headaches.
Jazz Chisholm status
Jazz Chisholm batting .231 with 19 homers but not meeting 50/50 projections.
Cody Bellinger role
Cody Bellinger a Gold Glover in left field with Judge returning in right.
Designated hitter options
Judge and Stanton expected to increase DH time after 2025 season.
Coaching staff changes
Yankees may change coaching staff after 2025 season.
The short version
Yankees aim to improve offense after 2025 playoff loss.
