The New York Yankees versus Boston Red Sox rivalry is headed for a mostly dormant year, according to the new PECOTA projections, which see the teams far apart.

PECOTA projections are high on the Yankees again, giving them a good chance to get back to the World Series in 2025 ... and possibly win it.

Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA standings project the Yankees to win 89.7 games and for the Mets to win 88.9. The projections, which came out Monday, envision both as playoff teams.

PECOTA's projections have the National League division winners as the Braves (92.4-69.6 aggregate record), Cubs (90.6-71.4 in an NL Central where there are no other teams at .500 or better), and Dodgers (103.8-58.2).