New York Yankees improvements: 3 key areas where the Yankees could improve in 2023
The New York Yankees won the American League East last year but lost to their playoff rivals, the Houston Astros. Aaron Judge hit 62 home runs last season, which earned him his first career MVP award. The team will enter the 2023 season as a title favorite. They need to improve in three key areas to bring the Commissioner's Trophy back to the Bronx.
Aaron Judge was named the American League MVP.
The Yankees need to decide on their infield in 2023. They have to make a decision regarding their top prospects, Anthony Volpe, Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Gleyber Torres have been mentioned in recent trade rumors. Josh Donaldson was one of the worst players on the team last season.
The Yankees need to find a replacement for Andrew Benintendi in left field. Aaron Hicks had a poor season with the club, hitting .216 with 8 home runs and 40 RBIs in 384 at-bats. Michael Conforto and Michael Brantley signed elsewhere.
Yankees will start Aaron Hicks at left field on the opening day.
The New York Yankees finished 13th in the league with 1,391 strikeouts. Their rival, the Houston Astros, finished 29th with 1.179.
The Yankees are in the World Series in 2023.
