New York Yankees players have formally proposed wearing alternate road jerseys for the first time in the franchise’s 123-year history, according to multiple sources familiar with internal discussions.
The proposal centers on using the team’s existing navy batting practice jerseys — which feature “New York” in gray lettering with white trim and the Starr Insurance sleeve patch — during occasional road series. Players confirmed the jerseys are already present in every locker on road trips and have been approved by Major League Baseball for game employ, according to league sources cited by The Athletic.
No changes to the iconic pinstriped home uniforms or standard gray road jerseys are being sought. The Yankees remain the only MLB team without an official alternate jersey, a distinction shared only with the Oakland Athletics, now operating in Sacramento ahead of their move to Las Vegas.
Giancarlo Stanton voiced strong support, stating he would be a fan of the change and noting that “a lot of people would be OK with it for sure.” He emphasized the jerseys are not a new design but existing gear: “It’s not like we sat in a room and designed it ourselves. It’s here.”
Aaron Judge, while affirming the team’s commitment to pinstripes at home, acknowledged the shift in road aesthetics, referencing the 2024 removal of white outlines around the “New York” lettering on road jerseys as a step toward a cleaner, vintage-inspired look. He suggested that revised road uniform could become the team’s primary look moving forward.
The final decision rests with managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, who has shown openness to modernization, having lifted the team’s 50-year-old facial hair ban in 2025 and secured the Starr Insurance sponsorship in 2023 — a deal reportedly worth $25 million annually.
Despite internal optimism, no timeline has been set. Players speaking anonymously to The Athletic expressed hope for near-term adoption but acknowledged uncertainty, noting the proposal remains under review.
Would the alternate jersey replace the current gray road uniform?
No. Players have only proposed wearing the navy batting practice jerseys occasionally on the road, not as a full replacement for the existing gray road uniform.
Has Major League Baseball already approved the jersey for game use?
Yes. According to a league source cited in The Athletic, the navy batting practice jerseys have been cleared by MLB for use in official games.
