Yankees Dilemma: Will Amed Rosario’s Bronx Stint End Before It Truly Begins?

The New York Yankees made intriguing moves during the trade deadline, acquiring Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals. 

Throughout Rosario’s career, he’s been an above-average professional, but isn’t exactly great at anything. He’s 3-7 with one RBI in his short time with the Yankees. Although the Yankees recently acquired him in the trade deadline deal with the Nationals, some believe his time in New York may be short. Stephen Parello of Yanks Go Yard recently predicted he could be one of four players off the roster by September.

“The Yankees have long coveted Amed Rosario and have finally found a way to bring the versatile utility man to the Bronx at the trade deadline. Despite a .600 batting average over his first three contests in pinstripes, his time on the roster might not be for long. The former New York Met is the perfect example of a player who isn’t playing poorly enough to justify being jettisoned, but will be the victim of a better configuration soon becoming available…

“Meanwhile, though Austin Slater’s return could run through the start of September, he’ll also put pressure on Rosario’s roster spot. While both mash lefties, Slater is a natural outfielder, making him a better fit for what the Yankees need once he’s healthy. It all depends on the timing of Rosario and Slater’s healthy returns from injury (of course they’re both hurt already), as well as whether they’d like to use their expanded roster on an extra arm or on accommodating their bench,” he wrote.

Yankees face injuries to trade deadline arrivals

The New York Yankees also acquired Austin Slater during the trade deadline, but he’ll be out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Slater will be out for 4 to 6 weeks. 

During the 2025 campaign, Slater has done an excellent job against left-handed pitching, posting an .814 OPS with five home runs in 73 at-bats. 

“Austin Slater will miss 4-6 weeks with his hamstring strain, Boone said,” Kirschner reported.

When will Amed Rosario return?

Rosario is also dealing with an injury for the New York Yankees, injuring his left shoulder during Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. When speaking to reporters about when he expects to return, Rosario stated that he believes he’ll be back after the 10 days he’s on the injured list. 

“Right now, I think we should be able to come back exactly when the time is due,” Rosario said through an interpreter before the Yankees concluded a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Sunday. “I feel day to day physically, but at the same time, we can’t be sure, so that’s why the 10 days, but the idea is to come back when the 10 days is due,” ESPN wrote.

It’ll be interesting to see which direction the Yankees take at the end of the month, but there’s a good chance they’ll have to make a move or two to call up a few other players. 

Getting rid of Rosario about a month after acquiring him would be somewhat surprising, but the Yankees have done other things in the past that some don’t agree with. Rosario is a solid professional who deserves the chance to prove himself in the Bronx.