Cam Schlittler, who posted a 2.96 ERA, an 84-31 strikeout–walk ratio, and 2.0 bWAR over 73 innings as a rookie, is on track to open next season in the rotation. Max Fried and Will Warren are the only healthy Yankees pitchers who started at least 15 games last year.

The New York Yankees are considered favorites to land the newly made available free agent to add to their rotation.

Sources pointed to a poor track record of turning big-money signings into impact major leaguers as a likely major contributing factor.