One storyline to follow yankees for every MLB team for the 2024 season…….
Arizona advanced to the World Series last season in spite of a thin starting rotation. NowMasataka Yoshida,and Merrill Kelly are set to have more help with the addition of veteran Eduardo Rodriguez, along with Brandon Pfaadt’s late-season improvement. The deeper rotation could help Arizona make more noise in October.
Atlanta got a scare in early March when defending MVP Acuna suffered a meniscus injury in his knee. The injury is considered minor but worth eyeing after the superstar tore his ACL in 2021. The team has high hopes for 2024, but Acuna’s missing significant time could put those hopes on ice.
Holliday is widely considered the best hitting prospect in the game and has a chance to break camp as Baltimore’s starting second baseman. It’s quite a two-year development for a player who was drafted out of high school less than two years ago, yet he could help the Orioles lineup become elite.
Red Sox fans aren’t thrilled about their offseason, but the outfield does look strong. Former 30 home run hitter Tyler O’Neill has upside if he can stay healthy, Jarren Duran had a breakout 2023 season, and youngsters Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu have huge upsides. That’s not to mention Masataka Yoshida, who is likely to split time between left field and DH. Boston’s roster has some holes, but the outfield could be as good as any in the game.
