The New York Yankees are reportedly not looking to make any major investments on the team roster, as they are trying not to surpass a specific payroll number. That’s why pitchers like Corey Kluber, who is rehabbing from injuries, become logical targets for them.
Kluber’s market value is somewhat depressed, as he only threw one inning with the Texas Rangers in 2020 due to a Grade 2 teres major muscle strain in his throwing shoulder. He also was limited to 35 2/3 frames in 2019 because of a fractured arm and oblique issue.
Those injury issues forced him to work a lot during the offseason to get in shape for a showcase to MLB teams, which took place on Wednesday.