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By Zach Pressnell
Contributing Sports Writer
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The New York Yankees took out the rival Boston Red Sox in the American League wild card round this season, but they soon fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in embarrassing fashion.
As the season came to an end, the Yankees had a lot of big questions on their plate. Cody Bellinger is headed back to free agency, and the Yankees need to do everything in their power to re-sign him. There are other players, like Devin Williams, headed to free agency, too.
But free agency and potential trades aren't the only things on the Yankees' minds this winter.
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Starting shortstop Anthony Volpe struggled with a shoulder injury all season. Earlier this week, Volpe underwent surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum.
Volpe struggled with consistency all season. It was revealed late in the year that the young shortstop had been battling this injury for the entire season, which helps explain some of his struggles.
Now Volpe will be able to get healthy and rehab the injured shoulder in an attempt to bounce back in 2026. The Yankees can't afford for him to continue to struggle. If his struggles continue next year, there's a chance the Yankees move on from him before the 2027 season.
He's going to need to bounce back in a big way.
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