Do the Yankees need to make a big splash this offseason in the rotation?

Yankees' Rotation Concerns

The Yankees' rotation, initially considered a strength, was impacted by injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, dampening preseason expectations.

Despite this, the staff finished in the top 10 in ERA and WAR in 2025, with Marcus Stroman and Carlos Carrasco as their no. 5 starters.

However, in the ALDS, the Blue Jays struggled against Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, with Cam Schlittler being the only starter to register a quality start.

Rodon will start the season on the injured list, and Gerrit Cole won't be activated by Opening Day, raising questions about the need for additional starters.

It's a staff that opened the year with Marcus Stroman and Carlos Carrasco as their no. 5 starters.

The team's performance in the ALDS and current injuries have created uncertainty about the rotation's ability to perform without additions.

Author's summary: Yankees face rotation concerns due to injuries.

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