NEW YORK -- As they absorb their surprising early elimination from the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the Yankees' continued interest in upgrading their starting rotation could lead them to a reunion with CC Sabathia.
Yanks general manager Brian Cashman said that he has recently spoken with Kyle Thousand, the agent for the veteran left-hander. Sabathia has repeatedly said that he hopes to return to New York for the 2018 season.
"We're going to constantly look to improve our starting rotation if possible. That's the biggest focus," Cashman said. "CC Sabathia has been a tremendous Yankee for quite a long time and one of the leaders in that clubhouse and on that field and of our pitching staff.