At this time of the year, starting pitching is at the top of every contender’s bucket list. Teams want a starter to either close the gap in the standings or to push themselves over the top en route to a World Series run.
The Yankees are among those teams searching for starting pitching, but general manager Brian Cashman is in a tough position. Since the All-Star break the Yankees’ rotation ranks worst in the majors with an 8.10 ERA and 28 home runs allowed. Opponents are slugging .658 with a .418 wOBA against Yankees starters.