Yankees Face Uncertainty with Amed Rosario After WBC Absence

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The New York Yankees were counting on Amed Rosario to provide versatile bench depth, especially against left-handed pitching. However, Rosario's absence from Yankees camp due to his participation in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic has created an unusual dynamic that the team will need to navigate. Rosario only had one plate appearance for the Dominican Republic and did not see much playing time, leaving the Yankees to play catch-up with him in the final stretch of Spring Training.

Why it matters

Rosario was an important acquisition for the Yankees last season, hitting .303 in 33 at-bats after joining the team. The Yankees were hoping he could provide a similar boost off the bench this year, but his lack of game action during the WBC could impact his readiness for the start of the season.

The details

Rosario missed most of the Yankees' Spring Training schedule while playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Despite being a veteran presence on the Dominican roster with versatility, Rosario only had one plate appearance and did not see much playing time due to the team's deep lineup. The Yankees will now need to give Rosario extra playing time in the final week of Spring Training to try to get him up to speed before the start of the regular season.

• Rosario joined the Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic in early March 2026.
• Rosario only had one plate appearance and did not see much playing time for the Dominican Republic during the tournament.

What’s next

The Yankees will likely give Rosario extra playing time in the final week of Spring Training to try to get him up to speed before the start of the regular season.