While it feels like the Yankees have yet to make a desired big splash in free agency, it’s often forgotten that they grabbed a top flight starter at the very beginning of the offseason in James Paxton. The left-hander is arguably better than any free agent starter that was, or still is, available. He resents the ceiling of a bonafide ace when healthy.
For Paxton to reach that ceiling, he will have to find success against his most frequent opponents, which will be teams within the division. So, how does Paxton square up against the rest of the AL East?