The article discusses the Yankees' performance against left-handed pitchers as they begin the 2025 season, highlighting the impact of losing key players like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto from the previous year. Despite being statistically fine against lefties last year, the Yankees now face challenges with injuries and a shift towards a more left-handed lineup. New players Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, while historically strong against lefties, contribute to the team's lefty-heavy composition. This raises questions about their effectiveness against left-handed pitching in the current season.
The Yankees historically performed well against lefty pitchers, largely thanks to Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, whose strong OPS masked previous weaknesses in the lineup.
As the Yankees face more left-handed options this season, there’s uncertainty regarding their ability to perform against southpaws without their star hitters from last season.
With key players like DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton struggling or injured, the Yankees' left-handed composition could impact their performance against lefty pitching significantly.
The addition of historically strong lefty hitters like Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt raises questions about the team's current mix as they venture into the season.
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