The New York Yankees are surpassing expectations in the 2025 season. Despite being plagued by numerous injuries and some disappointing performances, they’ve climbed to the top of the AL East, boasting the largest division lead in the majors — four games ahead of the second-place Boston Red Sox, who hold a 22-23 record.
Things didn’t look promising at the start of the season. The Yankees were hit hard by injuries early on: Gerrit Cole is sidelined for the year, Giancarlo Stanton has yet to make a plate appearance, and Luis Gil isn’t expected back until the All-Star break. Add to that six rough starts from Carlos Carrasco and Devin Williams struggling with an 8.36 ERA, and most teams would be in trouble. But the Yankees are thriving.
Eric Hubbs of Barstool Sports captured the situation perfectly in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter):
“Cole out for the year. Haven’t gotten a single AB from Stanton. Gil prob not due back til ASB. 6 Carrasco starts. 8.36 ERA from Devin Williams. 25-18 is a dream start when you factor in everything above. Just control what you can control.”
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