Mar 23, 2021; Lakeland, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) looks on against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
This offseason, the Yankees moved on from 3/5 of their proposed 2020 starting rotation, instead opting for two proven starters with high upside who missed all but one inning of the shortened season.
Gone were Masahiro Tanaka (Japan), James Paxton (Seattle, after rehabbing an injury), and JA Happ (Minnesota).
In came Corey Kluber, who many suspected would make less than the $11 million the Yankees offered him, and Jameson Taillon, hoping to make an impact after missing nearly two seasons to Tommy John surgery rehab.