The Yankees bullpen has been ravaged by injuries and unexpected stars underperforming this year. The situation has tested the team’s overall pitching depth, and they haven’t always aced that test.
Any returning pitcher with talent is enough to bring excitement to the fan base, especially with the playoffs approaching. When that pitcher is two-time All-Star Zack Britton, who has consistently proven that he is a top reliever when fully healthy, it’s impossible not to imagine how great of an addition he would be.
The 34-year-old Britton only pitched 18.1 ineffective innings last year, as he had persistent hamstring issues in the first half, and elbow problems led to Tommy John surgery in September.