- Prior to opening day, the New York Yankees rank the best player at each position.
The New York Yankees had the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball at the end of the previous season, but they still had an 82-80 record. This was not only not enough to get them into the postseason, but it also nearly put them in last place in their division since the 1990 campaign.
The core group has not changed, despite some adjustments. The Yankees will need production from players all over the lineup if they hope to improve on their previous campaign.
Let’s take a look at the team’s top player at each position as of right now, as the team prepares to open the 2024 season on March 28 against the Houston Astros.
Ranking every position’s top player for the New York YankeesPitcher to start: Gerrit Cole
Not only is Gerrit Cole the best starter on the New York Yankees, but he’s arguably among the best in the world. Cole led the league in 2023 in both his 2.63 ERA and his 209 innings pitched in 33 starts. Because of this, the 33-year-old eventually received the Cy Young Award following five consecutive top-five finishes. Cole is anticipated to remain as dominant in 2024.
