In a surprising move that left many unprepared, the Yankees traded off lefty Justin Wilson–fresh off a solid 2015 campaign–in return for two middling starting pitchers. It didn't look like much, but it was at least a commitment to the in-house left-handed options. They didn't need Wilson because they had Jacob Lindgren, James Pazos, and Chasen Shreve, but after the first round of cuts in spring training, is it already looking like a mistake?
Lindgren had elbow surgery last year, but there was every indication that the Yankees would give him a chance to impress in spring training.