Insider predicts Yankees will miss 2025 playoffs

The New York Yankees are on a five-game losing streak entering Wednesday’s contest against the Texas Rangers. It’s been a bit ugly for the team in recent weeks, as the roster is seemingly struggling right now. So much so that one MLB Insider predicts New York is going to miss the playoffs outright.

During a guest appearance on “Foul Territory,” Insider Jim Bowden claims he does not believe the Yankees will make the playoffs. He states that the AL West is just too strong and that too many teams from that division are showing signs of making a strong postseason push. Bowden also highlights the injury woes, especially in regards to Aaron Judge.

“I’m gonna go no,” said Bowden about the Yankees potentially making the playoffs. “I’m gonna go no because I really love the AL West’s three teams right now. I think what Seattle [Mariners] did at the deadline, I think they can get to the World Series. I’ve been on Texas’ [Rangers] bandwagon… And Houston’s [Astros] not going away…

“The vibe in New York is not great. They’re not playing well,” continued Bowden… “And I’m worried about Aaron Judge. The way the Yankees announced his injury, they said it was a ‘no acute injury’ to the ulnar collateral ligament. Then they said there’s a PRP injection. So, that means there’s a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament.”