TAMPA -- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday morning that none of the five pitchers competing for the two rotation spots had emerged as a leading contender.
A few hours later it was apparent one is lagging behind and another may be in a driver's seat.
Yankees add former closer to spring mix
Easily the best part of this 11-5 Yankees win over the Toronto Blue Jays was top pitching prospect James Kaprielian looking great in working two shutout innings of relief in his first outing of the spring.
Rotation candidate Luis Cessa started for the Yankees and was lit up before getting an early hook, then Bryan Mitchell helped his starter hopes pitching in relief.