New York Yankees’ opener method can’t be a long-term solution

The New York Yankees tried their hand at some new methods this season, and so far, they’ve paid off; but it won’t work long-term.

The first half of the season has been marred with injuries for the New York Yankees, and while they are slowly getting more guys back in the stacked lineup, they are losing perhaps where they need it most.

Once a full rotation, the starting rotation has now dwindled down to four, with the potential for more injuries down the line with CC Sabathia and James Paxton‘s elaborate injury histories.

Beyond the two, the Yankees also are relying on Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ to hold down the fort. But on day five, the Bombers have no choice but to find another option.

Gone…