The New York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone recently shared some details about the team’s offseason moves and updates on player injuries. Fans are definitely curious, especially as the Yankees try to navigate a season that’s been anything but easy. Injuries and missed chances keep popping up, and the Bronx Bombers are just trying to keep their heads above water.
From possible signings to rehab news, here’s a rundown of what’s happening in the Bronx right now.
Griffin Canning: The One That Got Away
Boone dropped an interesting tidbit in his pregame chat—apparently, the Yankees tried to land Griffin Canning in the offseason. The right-hander, now turning heads with the New York Mets, almost wore pinstripes instead.
The Yankees met with Canning and considered bringing him on board, but he ended up signing a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Mets. That’s got to sting a little bit.
Offseason Movements and Missed Opportunities
Canning’s path to the Mets was a bit wild. The Angels traded him to the Braves in a deal for Jorge Soler, but Atlanta let him go just weeks later. The Mets swooped in, signing him in what many now call one of the offseason’s smartest moves.
He’s been excellent, posting a 2.36 ERA over 42 innings. The Yankees could really use that kind of performance right now.
If the Yankees had signed Canning, their entire offseason might’ve looked different. They still would’ve chased Max Fried, but maybe they wouldn’t have signed minor leaguers like Carlos Carrasco or Jake Woodford. Claiming Allan Winans off waivers? Maybe not.
Injuries have hammered the Yankees’ rotation. Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Marcus Stroman, and JT Brubaker are all sidelined. Missing out on Canning just makes things tougher.
Injury Updates: Jake Cousins and Giancarlo Stanton
Boone also shared updates on Jake Cousins and Giancarlo Stanton. Both are stuck on the 60-day injured list, and the team is watching their recoveries closely.
Jake Cousins’ Setbacks
Jake Cousins hasn’t pitched in 2025. He hurt his right elbow flexor during the offseason, and just when things started looking up, he tweaked his pec during a bullpen session.
Boone doesn’t think the pec issue is major, but it was enough to shut Cousins down for four or five days. He was hoping to return by mid-June, but that’s not happening now.
Cousins faced Giancarlo Stanton in his first live bullpen, which was part of Stanton’s own rehab. Both guys are trying to get back, but it’s complicated.
Giancarlo Stanton’s Unique Rehab Path
Stanton’s rehab is a bit of a mystery. He’s been running on the field, hitting against a high-velocity machine, and taking live at-bats against pitchers like Cousins.
He’s technically eligible to come off the injured list in a little over a week, but no one’s sure when he’ll actually return. Boone mentioned that Stanton’s rehab might look different since he’s a designated hitter and doesn’t need to play the field.
Strategic Implications
The Yankees face some real choices as they look ahead. Their front office might have to chase more signings or trades to strengthen the pitching staff.
They’ll need to manage the rehabs of key players with extra care. Rushing anyone back just isn’t worth it if it means risking another injury down the line.
Fans and analysts get a front-row seat to the messy reality of running a major league team. Offseason moves, midseason pivots—it’s never as easy as it looks from the outside.
If you want more details or updates, check out the full article on MLB Trade Rumors.
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