With injuries littering the New York Yankees starting pitching rotation, their healthy options needed to reach their potential and 2019.
Players like James Paxton and J.A. Happ Have struggled to impress after receiving a contract extensions after the 2018 season. Both have ERAs over 4.00 and are struggling to find their groove.
Lefty pitcher James Paxton played exceptionally well against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. To be playing, he dominated. He struck out seven batters while walking just one giving up one hit over 6 1/3 innings.
Paxton threw 108 total pitches on the night, more than usual for the starting option.