This article is a guide for the New York Yankees in MLB Rivals. Read to discover the best players for each position and the best batting order.
Table of Contents
*The strongest ranking in this article consists of players other than HOF cards. If you obtain an HOF card, consider replacing the player in the corresponding position.
Strongest Players Quick Reference
Pitchers
| SP | RP | CP |
  G. Cole '22 |  C. Green '17 |  A. Chapman '18 |
There are starting pitchers with very high abilities, such as Cole and Severino. The depth of RP and CP players is also substantial, allowing for diverse pitching strategies.
Fielders
| C | 1B | 2B |
 J. Posada '07 |  J. Giambi '02 |  C. Knoblauch '99 |
| 3B | SS | LF |
 DJ. LeMahieu '19 |  D. Jeter '99 |  R. White '70 |
| CF | RF | DH |
 A. Judge '24 |  J. Soto '24 |  T. Martinez '97 |
An offense that scores runs centered around Judge, who boasts phenomenal slugging power. Let's also earn runs with other players with high batting performance, such as Soto and LeMahieu.
Positions to Strengthen with FA Contracts
Reinforcing Starting/Relief Pitchers is Recommended
The Yankees' fielders have deep rosters at every position and can perform well enough without reinforcements. While many pitchers are also high-performing, adding pitchers from other teams as the 4th or 5th starter or as backup relievers will further strengthen the team.
Recommended Players for FA Trade
Starting Pitcher (SP)
| Player | Team/Features |
|---|---|
 G. Cole ’19 | - Changeup is top class at 90 - Control is also very high - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 C. Kershaw ’15 | - Changeup/Control are over 80 and very high - Potential ability cap is also excellent - All 5 pitch types - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
 J. deGrom ’18 | - All pitching performances are high level - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
Relief Pitcher (RP)
| Player | Team/Features |
|---|---|
 J. Hader ’18 | - Changeup is top class at 82 - All 4 pitch types - 2 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 J. Duran ’22 | - Velocity is top class at 88 - All 4 pitch types - 3 pitch types are rank B |
 R. Suárez ’21 | - Stuff is high level at 73 - All 4 pitch types - All pitch types are rank B or higher |
Yankees' Characteristics
Yankees Have Many High-Ability Pitchers
Yankees pitchers generally have high ability scores. In particular, the ability scores of starters L. Severino and G. Cole are extremely high among all pitchers. Additionally, their relief pitchers also feature higher ability scores compared to other teams.
Many Fielders with High Batting Performance
Many Yankees fielders have high batting performance. Not only contact and plate discipline, but many players also have high power and average launch angle, making it easy to aim for home runs. This also makes it easier to achieve high scores in Ranking Slugger, where batting performance is crucial.
Yankees' Recommended Batting Order and Skills
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  C. Granderson ’11 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  G. Torres ’19 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  Hideki Matsui ’04 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  A. Judge ’22 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Anchor |
| 5 |  J. Giambi ’02 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  J. Posada ’07 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  G. Stanton ’18 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  S. Brosius ’98 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  DJ. LeMahieu ’19 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  A. Volpe ’24 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  C. Granderson ’11 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  D. Justice ’00 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  J. Giambi ’02 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Anchor |
| 5 |  A. Judge ’24 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  G. Stanton ’18 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  M. Andújar ’18 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  G. Torres ’24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  G. Sánchez ’17 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
Selection Criteria
Prioritizing High-Rarity Players
High rarity affects a player's initial stats and the increase in stats when trained. Therefore, the rankings above prioritize selecting players with high rarity.
High Priority for Forming Lineups with High-Stat Players
Some players may have low stats despite high rarity. Particularly, some Impact players have low initial stats, so replacing them with players with higher stats or deck scores may increase the team's OVR.
Deck Score is Considered for LIVE/Season Players
LIVE/Season players selected in the rankings above take deck score height into account. Deck score is an important content for increasing the overall stats of the team. Therefore, it is acceptable to include players with high deck scores in the lineup, even if their individual stats are slightly lower.
