The New York Yankees are still in the early stages of spring training, as Grapefruit League games just got underway a few days ago. Unfortunately for them, injury luck has been absent from camp as they are already dealing with several players battling ailments,
Chase Hampton's injury cuts short his season, impacting the Yankees' pitching depth. Fans express mixed emotions about his Tommy John surgery, ranging
Hampton is back in New York to be examined and it sounds like elbow surgery is a distinct possibility. The 23-year-old was limited to just seven starts in 2024 due to elbow, shoulder and groin injuries. Hampton is one of the Yankees' better pitching prospects and, if healthy, likely would have began the season at Double-A Somerset.