Giancarlo Stanton has been ruled out for Opening Day as he deals with a pair of elbow problems. Standout pitcher Luis Gil has undergone an MRI after experiencing some discomfort. And veteran DJ LeMahieu, who was in contention for the starting third base spot, has been hit with yet another injury that could keep him from contributing for some time.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is comfortable giving Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera a look at third base amid DJ LeMahieu's injury.

The Yankees' often-injured infielder suffered a calf injury in the second at-bat of his first spring training game on Saturday in Tampa.

Paul Goldschmidt, age 37 and accustomed to playing 150-something games per year, would be another logical choice for some DH days. Giving the first baseman a break from the field could lead to more at-bats for Ben Rice, a natural catcher who learned first last year and has enjoyed a hard-hitting spring.

Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows. He is expected to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa in the next week.

The New York Yankees are looking to make a return to the World Series in 2025. After last season’s heartbreaking ending in the Fall Classic, the roster is full steam ahead towards title number 28. However,

The Yankees' lineup will be significantly lacking at the beginning of the 2025 season. To fill that hole, they could consider signing a veteran power hitter.

Ben Rice having a strong spring training for the New York Yankees makes Giancarlo Stanton's injury a little bit less painful for the team.