In the wake of the David Carpenter DFA decision, the biggest question facing the Yankees was what they were going to do to replace him as one of their regular middle relievers. The bullpen is currently very low in right-handed relievers, with only Dellin Betances and Esmil Rogers remaining. We saw what happens when Rogers gets a shot at filling Carpenter’s shoes and it wasn’t good, so the question still stands. What are the Yankees going to do to make up for that lack of reliable righty middle relief?
Quick Hit: New Middle Relief Options Emerging
