The Yankees continue to track Reds pitcher Mike Leake. After having scout Jeff Datz watch Leake pitch last week the Yankees sent scout Brandon Duckworth into Cincinnati Friday night to see the right-hander face the Marlins.
Leake sure put on a show by tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven in a 5-0 Reds victory. Leake, 27, is eligible for free agency at the end of the season. In 14 games, he is 4-4 with a 4.35 ERA.
With Ivan Nova due off the disabled list — possibly as soon as next week — it would appear the Yankees have a surplus of starters, but other teams believe they are in the market for a starter.