The New York Yankees are dealing with the impact of Aaron Judge’s absence. Without him, their chances of competing in the World Series are at risk. Judge is widely regarded as one of the game’s top power hitters, and his absence has been a significant issue for the team.
On the pitching front, the Yankees are approaching full strength after dealing with various injuries. Manager Aaron Boone now faces the dilemma of deciding which pitchers will stay in the rotation and who will move to the bullpen.
Carlos Rodon completed a side session on Tuesday, and could participate in live batting practice next week, according to Boone on SNY.com. Combined with Max Fried’s return on Wednesday, the Yankees’ rotation is edging closer to featuring Cam Schlittler, Rodon, Fried, and Gerrit Cole. This adjustment will necessitate sending someone to the bullpen.
So far, eleven pitchers have started games for New York this season, with Schlitter leading the way with 21 starts. Ryan Weathers and Will Warren have logged the most innings after Schlitter, though their performances have varied. Weathers shows slightly better underlying stats with a lower WHIP and higher strikeout rate, but his 3-7 record remains a concern.
On Wednesday, Warren made his second career relief appearance during the Yankees’ 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This suggests Boone might be considering the 27-year-old righty for a relief role.
Despite the focus on their star pitchers over age 30, the Yankees remain vulnerable to further rotation injuries, making any roster changes potentially temporary.
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