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The most likely option

Last week we found out the 2019 injury woes were not done. Just like the pain in James Paxton’s back/glute, they returned with a vengeance, and the Yankees #3/4 starter is out until at least the end of May.

This injury puts a serious dent into the Yankees rotation depth, and make it clear why the team opted not to trade J.A. Happ and his $17 million salary for this season. Take a look at the current pitching depth chart:

  1. Gerrit Cole (yes, still a Yankee :D)
  2. Luis Severino
  3. Masahiro Tanaka
  4. J.