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Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Gerrit Cole shows positive signs in first spring start; DJ LeMahieu injured in first spring game; Giancarlo Stanton to start season on the IL; Austin Wells could be legitimate option at leadoff spot.

NJ.com | Randy Miller: Youll be shocked to hear: DJ LeMahieu is hurt.

After just two plate appearances, the veteran infielder left his spring training debut with a calf injury.

Its at least a little concerning, Aaron Boone said of the injury.

The Yankees plan to rely on LeMahieu for something in 2025 always seemed foolhardy, and its looking flimsier by the second.New York Post | Mark W.

Sanchez: Gerrit Cole made his first spring appearance Friday night, and there was plenty to like.

I feel way different [than this time last year], Cole said after his start.

I really like where Im at.

I liked what I saw.

Cole sat around 95 mph on his fastball and touched 96, a great spot for the ace to be at the end of February.

Also of note was his reliance on his changeup; used just four percent of the time last year, Cole used 15 changeups against the Blue Jays, generating three whiffs.MLB Trade Rumors | Mark Polishuk: The Yankees made it official, announcing that Giancarlo Stanton is receiving PRP injections and will start the season on the IL.

Stanton is dealing with injuries to both his elbows, and it was fait acompli that he wouldnt be ready to start this season.

At this point, the Yankees are probably just hoping he can return healthy and productive some time in the first half of the season.New York Post | Mark W.

Sanchez: Who hits leadoff for the Yankees is going to a burning question leading up to Opening Day.

Aaron Boone seems committed to trying out a number of options, and he tried an untraditional one on Friday, batting Austin Wells leadoff.

It worked out nicely in that case, with Wells smashing a home run on the second pitch he saw.

A couple decades ago, a catcher batting leadoff would have been unthinkable, but given Wells plate discipline and ability to draw a walk, he may have every chance to establish himself as a legitimate leadoff option.And in case you missed it, the Yankees made their first round of spring cuts.

No players on the 40-man roster found themselves on the cut list.

The biggest names were pitcher Sean Boyle, who pitched well in two exhibition appearances, and top prospect Chase Hampton, who is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery..

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