Leading into the final couple of weeks of 2024 season opening day, the New York Yankees are pumped to witness a rebound season. After a 82-80 record 2023 season, the pressure to restore pride of the franchise is more than ever. With a formidable and balanced roster, perhaps a comeback is just around the corner.
Having said that, this spring training, the New York Yankees focused on getting the young guns a platform to showcase their talents. But with opening day inching closer, the team fielded its probable opening day lineup for the very first time in spring. And the results have sent a wave of euphoria around the Yankee nation.
Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton’s Thumping Offense Guides Yankees To Salient Win Over Braves
For the very first time in this spring training, Aaron Boone fielded a star-studded Yankees lineup against the Atlanta Braves. DJ LeMahieu was in the leadoff, followed by Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Giancarlo Stanton, and Alex Verdugo. Jose Trevino and Anthony Volpe walked out down the order to leave a meaningful full impact. Soto stole the show with a gigantic 447-foot home run, which crossed the centerfield to land in the parking lot of the George Steinbrenner field. Furthermore, Stanton’s transformed physique showed results for the first time this season as he drove a double off a strong hit. Judge had a short outing but seemed in good touch.
“[Games are] never going to be too far away for this lineup. It’s cool to see a preview of it,” Stanton said after the game. Indeed, the New York Yankees are coming together stronger this year. The formidable hitting lineup complemented each other, and despite early setbacks, the lower order came to the rescue. Thus, against this lineup, the opposition pitchers will have a tough time to relax. The threat will always be looming as the depth expands all the way through number 9. That being said, it’s important for the Yanks to stay healthy. This lineup needs to play together for as long as they can in the first half of the season. A strong start is the key to a deep postseason run. Overall, the preview has been encouraging as the Bombers prepare to face the Houston Astros in the 2024 season-opening series.
Jose Trevino Defies Injury Concern In Strong Spring Debut
New York Yankees lead catcher of the 2024 season, Jose Trevino made his spring debut against Atlanta Braves after missing a series of matchups due to potential injury concern. Trevino was down with calf injury. And team kept him on the sidelines to avert unnecessary aggravation ahead of crucial opening day.
Meanwhile, after weeks of absence, Jose Trevino made his spring debut against the Braves and was off with the word go. He slammed a home run and lasted five innings behind the plate. Trevino wasn’t rusty at all on as well as behind the late. With two weeks to go for the opening game versus the Houston Astros, Jose’s return is viewed as an encouraging sign.
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