After Sunday’s doubleheader, the Yankees’ rotation needs a hand. Additionally, as Chad Green is set to miss the rest of the season with his upcoming Tommy John surgery, and with Aroldis Chapman and Jonathan Loáisiga’s recent struggles, the bullpen may also need a hand.
The situation opens up a few spots in the Yankees’ pitching staff: a rotation slot temporarily, and a bullpen position with more chances to be of use in long relief. One of the Yankees’ most impressive minor league arms is getting the start on Wednesday, per Boone, and will have an opportunity to show that what he is doing at Triple-A Scranton is legit: left-hander JP Sears.