It's true that the New York Yankees' starting rotation faces as many questions as answers heading into 2026. Carlos Rodón's elbow surgery leaves the unit vulnerable early on. Gerrit Cole's timetable to return and what can reasonably be expected of him are both hazy. Luis Gil is inconsistent. Can Clarke Schmidt even be a factor next year?
All of these are weighing on Brian Cashman's mind. All of that uncertainty will have him shopping for another starter this winter, and fans are dreaming about the best one on the trade market. Seeing Tarik Skubal in pinstripes would be the fans' dream outcome, but landing him would be expensive, and the latest updates make it seem nearly impossible.