The Yankees’ relief staff didn’t exactly get off on the right foot in 2019. Dellin Betances has yet to throw a pitch this season, and Chad Green still hasn’t been as effective as in previous years. Those are just a few examples of the many early-season pitfalls.
Before the season started this group was supposed to be one of the best bullpens of all time. Right now it does rank as the best bullpen in the majors, but that is pretty short of greatest of all time. Luckily, after a shaky start, the six most frequently used Yankees relievers have started to figure it out.