New York Yankees had a fantastic regular season in 2022, where they finished with 99 wins. The team had a decent postseason run but crumbled in the ALCS and faced elimination from the Houston Astros. Many expected the Yankees front office to be active this off-season and make big changes to the roster. But if not for a couple of additions and the Yanks have almost the roster as of 2022.

The Yankees will depend on struggling veterans and young prospects from last season to step up. Furthermore, manager Aaron Boone recently defended a struggling Yankee veteran, stating that he might make a comeback in 2023.

Aaron Boone expects Josh Donaldson to make an offensive comeback in 2023

The New York Yankees have several struggling veterans on their roster right now. One of them is none other than third baseman Josh Donaldson. But Yankees’ skipper Aaron Boone expects Donaldson to make an offensive comeback in the 2023 season. Talkin’ Yanks shared a video of Boone speaking about Donaldson via Twitter.

In the video, Boone said, “I think he had an amazing winter, uh, he, physically, he looks great, his assessments, everything, he’s moving really well. But the things he did this winter to get himself ready to go. You know, I think you’re crazy to think that a bounce-back is not in there offensively. This guy still has bat speed and again is super talented, and I think physically at this point is in a much better point than he was a year ago right now.” 

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Fans have reacted to Boone’s statements, and they are mostly negative. Some have stated that they don’t think Donaldson will make a comeback at his age and have mocked Boone. Others have stated that it is possible. But the general opinion is that it is unlikely.

It will be interesting to see how Donaldson performs in 2023 and whether he will make a comeback. But there is another Yankee veteran who has been struggling.

Aaron Hicks is another struggling veteran for the New York Yankees

Aaron Hicks is coming off a 2022 season where he struggled in left field. Many fans expected the Yankees to replace him this off-season, but that did not happen. Instead, the Yankees are planning to play Aaron Judge in the left field to cover up that weakness.

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It will be interesting to see how Hicks and Donaldson perform in the 2023 regular season. What do you think of Aaron Boone’s comments? Do you think that Josh Donaldson will make an offensive comeback in 2023? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!