In the Bronx, expectations are sky-highâespecially after securing Cody Bellingerâs return to the roster. However, the New York Yankees are not a one-man team, and they also have several other players worth keeping a close eye on.
Spring Training shapes up as a key moment to begin getting a glimpse of each teamâs early moves. While the spotlight understandably falls on the top stars, some believe the Yankees should pay close attention to players like Elmer RodrĂguez and Carlos Lagrange.
Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reported: âAmong the prospects expected in big league camp who could impact the major league club in 2026 are pitchers Elmer Rodriguez and Carlos Lagrange.â
He also added: âBoth would log some more innings in the minors in the Yankeesâ perfect world, but donât be surprised if they end up in the Bronx at some point this season.â
Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media.
Bellinger wants to lead the Yankees back to the World Series
The New York Yankees are doubling down on their championship aspirations by pairing Cody Bellinger with the iconic Aaron Judge, forming a left-right tandem designed to finally deliver a 28th World Series title.
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After re-signing on a massive five-year, $162.5 million deal in January 2026, Bellinger returns to the Bronx as the perfect strategic foil to Judgeâs historic power.
The Yankees are betting that Bellingerâs elite versatilityâcapable of patrolling the outfield or holding down first baseâcombined with his ability to exploit the âshort porchâ in right field, will provide the necessary protection for Judge in the heart of the order.
By securing this superstar duo for the long term, the front office has signaled that their âwin-nowâ window is wide open, trusting that these two former MVPs can lead the Pinstripes back to the Fall Classic and reclaim their throne atop the baseball world.
