As great as Domingo German has been for the Yankees this season, his potential innings limit has cast a small shadow over his brilliance. Although he may be the Yankees’ most tantalizing pitcher when he’s right, there was speculation that German might be watered-down in the playoffs due to an expected career-high in innings pitched.
However, that narrative has been squashed. Brian Cashman said on Thursday that there will be no innings limit for German in the postseason, and he will be used like any other starter. This decision may seem somewhat controversial given the rash of injuries the Yankees have sustained this season, but it’s the only choice the team could have made.