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Fantasy baseball: 2020 New York Yankees fantasy preview

By Mike Marteny

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a single off Randy Dobnak #68 of the Minnesota Twins in the third inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a single off Randy Dobnak #68 of the Minnesota Twins in the third inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 18: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees flies out against the New York Mets during their Pre Season game at Citi Field on July 18, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

2020 New York Yankees projected starting lineup:

DJ LeMahieu, 2B (.327, 26 HR, 102 RBI, 5 SB in 602 AB)
Aaron Judge, RF (.272, 27 HR, 55 RBI, 3 SB in 378 AB)
Gleyber Torres, SS (.278, 38 HR, 90 RBI, 5 SB in 546 AB)
Giancarlo Stanton, DH (.288, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 0 SB in 59 AB)
Aaron Hicks, CF (.235, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 1 SB in 221 AB)
Gary Sanchez, C (.232, 34 HR, 77 RBI, 0 SB in 396 AB)
Luke Voit, 1B (.263, 21 HR, 62 RBI, 0 SB in 429 AB)
Brett Gardner, LF (.251, 28 HR, 74 RBI, 10 SB in 491 AB)
Gio Urshela, 3B (.314, 21 HR, 74 RBI, 1 SB in 442 AB)

Judge is one of the few with a legitimate shot at 20 homers in this truncated season and should be treated as such. OF is loaded at the top, but I have no issues with Judge still going in the first-round of 12-team leagues. The average is going to be a little lower than the guys that go above him, so be sure to make that up elsewhere. However, Judge may have the most raw power of anyone in baseball.

Torres, Stanton, and Sanchez are all worthy of consideration in the first round, but I don’t see any of them going that high. In fact, the only one I would be really comfortable with in the second round is Torres. Stanton’s power is intoxicating, but he has been nowhere near his 2017 form when he launched 59 homers for the Marlins in the worst hitting ballpark for power in the majors. Use caution with Stanton.

I’ve seen Sanchez go at the very end of the first round. Even the very end of the second feels too high to me. Catcher isn’t as weak at the top as usual, and Sanchez has battled nagging injuries every year. Why will this season be any different? Sanchez is still the first catcher off the board, but don’t overpay for him. Not with solid options that come three rounds cheaper with the potential to top everything but homers. The upside is that Sanchez could lap the catcher field in homers if he stays healthy and plays all 60 games.

LeMahieu had a career-high in runs scored last year and could be among the league leaders again this year. The homers and RBI are just a bonus. LeMahieu is worth grabbing in the fourth round or so. He’s going to get you strong all-around numbers.

Was Urshela a fluke last year? It was his age 27 season and his first full season in the majors, so maybe not. However, he had eight homers in 466 at bats prior to last year and was a .227 hitter. I like him fine in middle rounds, but don’t overpay. There’s plenty of depth at 3B.

Brett Gardner had a career high in homers at age 35. Don’t expect him to do it again. That said, he’s a decent flier in the last round or two.

Voit is also a solid option, but it seems like most Yankee players go at a premium I’m not willing to pay. The only real exception is Judge. He’s likely worth the premium.

Prospects to watch:

Surprisingly enough, the Yankees don’t have any positional prospects that could help this season. Pitching is a different story!

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