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Yankees GM Defends Roster: 'Not the Same Team'
29 Jan
Summary
- GM Brian Cashman refutes claims the Yankees are 'running it back' for 2026.
- He highlights Gerrit Cole's return and other additions as key changes.
- The team aims to improve on their 94-win performance from 2025.
General Manager Brian Cashman has publicly disagreed with the sentiment that the New York Yankees are simply "running it back" for the upcoming 2026 season. He asserts that the roster has indeed seen changes and possesses significant talent.
Cashman specifically pointed to the return of ace Gerrit Cole as a major addition. He also noted that players who joined the team in the second half of 2025, experiencing both success and failure, will now be better integrated with their feet on the ground.
The Yankees achieved 94 wins in 2025, a performance that could have been stronger with improved bullpen consistency and shortstop defense. While these areas remain potential weaknesses, Cashman's defense suggests confidence in the current team's ability to compete.
