The Yankees’ starting staff has faced significant challenges with injuries, particularly the loss of key player Gerrit Cole. While Carlos Rodon was initially a disappointing fill-in with a 3.08 ERA last season, he has improved dramatically this year, recording a 2.49 ERA. Max Fried, ostensibly a co-ace, has also excelled, contributing to the rotation's overall wins. Despite their success, the Yankees' rotation ERA remains higher than last year's stellar performance, emphasizing the shifting dynamics within the team amid injuries and pressure.
"But that isn't a criticism of Rodon as much as a statement about the rest of the starting staff, which did an astonishing job covering for the injured Gerrit Cole, who missed the first 11 weeks with elbow inflammation."
"Rodon's resurgence and Max Fried's brilliance have done a masterful job steering the rotation at the front. But even with two Cy Young candidates, the staff hasn't duplicated the overall performance through the first nine weeks of last season."
"Fried, signed to be a $218 million co-ace with Cole, is 8-1 with a 1.78 ERA, the fourth-best in MLB, and 6-0 with a 0.57 ERA after a Yankees' loss, making him an invaluable stopper."
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