For a pitching staff that lacks depth, Warren is being under-utilized in his current role.
The fifth spot in the Yankees’ rotation has fluctuated between mediocre and abysmal all season. No tears were shed when Ivan Nova was sent to Pittsburgh for two players to be named later at the trade deadline. Top prospect Luis Severino has yet to lead the Yankees to a win when he toes the rubber as a starting pitcher, and despite last night’s excellence, Chad Green managed to pitch just 18 innings in the first four games he started.