The Yankees face severe challenges as key pitchers suffer injuries, including Gerrit Cole who underwent Tommy John surgery. The team’s rotation and bullpen are particularly affected, prompting general manager Brian Cashman to seek improvements. With starters showing a collective 3.69 ERA, the loss of players like Clarke Schmidt and Ryan Yarbrough raises concerns. Struggling prospects and recent injuries to relievers further compound these issues, making pitching upgrades a top priority as the trade deadline approaches.
Gerrit Cole had Tommy John surgery before the season. Clarke Schmidt looks headed for the same fate, and half a bullpen's worth of relievers are on the injured list.
General manager Brian Cashman made clear he plans to pursue upgrades in the rotation, in the bullpen and in the infield, highlighting pitching as a focus.
Yankees starters rank eighth in the majors with a collective 3.69 ERA, but that includes 78 2/3 innings of 3.32 ERA ball from Schmidt, whose season is very likely over.
The Yankees have lost Fernando Cruz, Mark Leiter Jr., Jake Cousins, and Yerry De los Santos within the past three weeks, impacting their pitching depth significantly.
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