If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.
Following an ALDS defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, writer Bill Ladson argues that the New York Yankees must make major roster changes across multiple positions before the 2027 season. Ladson suggests the team should absorb the final year of Giancarlo Stanton's contract to open up designated hitter duties for healthier options such as Aaron Judge or Ben Rice.
Ladson also recommends replacing several impending free agents and struggling players, proposing trades or targets including Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis and catcher Ryan Jeffers. He further argues for defensive reshuffling, including potentially moving Anthony Volpe to second base and playing Cody Bellinger in center field.
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