The New York Yankees have a solid starting rotation in J.A. Happ, Luis Severino, James Paxton, Masahiro Tanaka, and CC Sabathia. While the five included will set the tone for the Bombers, they will receive reinforcements in the second half of the season.
Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery underwent Tommy John surgery last May, missing the remainder of 2018 and hedging his bets on the season ahead. These days, most pitchers suffer this type of injury, returning to full health with about a year of rehab.
The Yankeed will need Montgomery in the second half:
The inevitable fatigue of pitchers usually sets in right after the All-Star break, and it will be no different for the Yanks in 2019.